David Joined Velindre UNHS Trust in May 2020 to develop the new Velindre Cancer Centre. David is also combining this with a role to complete the Alder Hey Health Campus for Alder Hey CNHSFT.

David joined the Alder Hey Board as development director in December 2012 and has over 30 years’ experience working in the NHS.

A main part of David’s Alder Hey role is project director for the new Alder Hey in the Park, as well developing the Alder Hey campus, including research, rehabilitation facilities, a community park, and a mixed-use site including staff accommodation.

David was also responsible for creating the Innovation Hub as executive lead for Alder Hey’s innovation programme.

Prior to his role at Alder Hey, David held development director posts in Bristol and London, overseeing new hospital programmes.

David’s main schemes include:
- the new Central Middlesex Hospital;
- the Bristol Laboratory/Research development;
- Bristol Southmead Hospital;
- Alder Hey Children’s Hospital; and
- Velindre Cancer Centre.

David has a history degree from Manchester University and is a qualified accountant.