David was born in Redhill in 1972 and is currently employed by a leading group of schools as Marketing Director. He has previously worked in business development and was a senior member of William Hague’s private staff between 1997 and 1999.

Outside of work and politics David holds a number of honorary positions, including a Vice-Presidency of the Small Business Bureau. He has served in various capacities for charities including Abbeyfield Care Homes and Sue Ryder Care. He has raised considerable funds for Breast Cancer charities through participation in the Moonwalk marathons in central London.

David is a keen supporter of local community and voluntary organisations includinG Demelza and welcomes opportunities to get involved where possible. He is especially keen to preserve local parks and open spaces and strongly opposes redevelopment of playing fields. His major aspirations in politics are to give young people hope and elderly people comfort in retirement.

David is a graduate of Royal Holloway University of London and lives in the heart of the constituency.  He has four godchildren and is Deputy Chair of governors at an Eltham primary school.