Has worked in the property industry for over thirty years. He co-founded Brockton Capital in 2005; the firm has raised over £1.50bn of equity across three separate property funds since 2006 and currently manages a £4.0bn UK property portfolio. Prior to co-founding Brockton, David worked at The Blackstone Group (2001-2005, in London) and JLL (1989-99, in London and New York). He has been involved in transactions totalling £8.5bn ($10.5bn) while at both Brockton Capital and Blackstone. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Politics & Modern History from the University of Manchester and a Master’s degree in Real Estate from MIT, Boston. He was President of the BPF (British Property Federation) for a one year term from 2013–14.