The Alternative Board Thames Valley West

David is The Alternative Board’s local Facilitator for the Thames Valley (West) region. He benefited from broad commercial training at British Airways before developing a career in HR management and recruitment.

David ran his own Executive Search business for over 25 years and has served as a Director or NED on a variety of SME boards. He has personal experience of buying and selling small private businesses.

He is a keen golfer and rugby watcher, running occasionally to compensate for the beer associated with these two activities.

David lives in Marlow and is married with 4 adult stepsons.

Listen to David on the 'work-life balance' podcast

Alistair brings a wealth of experience as a Chartered Accountant, having worked in both large corporations and innovative startups. After earning his qualifications at PwC and working in various financial roles during a 3-year stint in Sydney, he joined BG Group. Over a decade with the company, Alistair transitioned from focusing on finance to leading commercial operations. His journey included international roles, such as a two-year assignment in Tunisia and spearheading the company's entry into the Tanzanian market. As an early mover in the electric mobility landscape, he navigated an array of complexities specific to this fast-paced sector.

In 2013, Alistair made waves in the transportation industry by founding London's first all-electric taxi service. As an early mover in the electric mobility landscape, he navigated an array of complexities specific to this fast-paced sector. To tackle some of these challenges, Alistair collaborated with Innovate UK on the creation of specialised telematics technology for managing electric vehicle fleets. His pioneering efforts also led to strategic partnerships with industry giants like Uber and Nissan to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in London.

After successfully selling his first venture in 2017, Alistair continued to make his mark in the electric vehicle sector. He has been sought after for consulting and advisory roles by organisations such as Octopus, Transport Systems Catapult, and the Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Currently, Alistair serves as a Director and Advisor to Chaarge Ltd, a charge point network operator, as well as to Brightling & Co Ltd, an accountancy firm. His extensive experience and innovative mindset make him a go-to expert in both the financial and sustainable mobility sectors.