David joined the Board of Balhousie in September 2010. His background and experience is in helping fast growing, entrepreneurial businesses to realise their potential and his skills are primarily in the strategic and financial field. David particularly recognises the commitment to quality and care standards as integral to the vision and plan to grow the Balhousie Group.

Prior to joining Balhousie, he was head of Corporate Finance for Grant Thornton and was a senior partner for some 30 years. He developed a particular focus on the healthcare sector over the past seven years and led the Grant Thornton practice to be recognised for two years running as the Healthcare Accountant of the Year in 2009 and 2010. David is a regular commentator on financial matters in the press and on TV and is a regular conference speaker and commentator on Healthcare and Support Services. David is now a partner with Wyvern Partners (a niche financial advisory business), where he is specialising in growing the healthcare practice.

He is a Chartered Accountant and a member of the Corporate Finance Faculty.

His interests include golf (much to do on his handicap!) and hockey. He lives in Leicestershire, with his wife, Wendy, and he also President of the Leicestershire Book Society.