David has been a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society since 1999 and was appointed a Fellow in 2010. He’s had a Private Pilot’s Licence since he was 17 and holds a degree in Transport Management from the University of Plymouth.Meanwhile,He also has experience as a former Executive Vice President of Qatar Airways and 15 years with Gama Aviation, where latterly he headed the company’s expansion into the Middle and Far East, as well as serving on the group’s board. As Chief Executive of the Air Charter Association,David led that organisation through a significant period of change and growth and represented the sector to government and regulators during the Brexit transition and Covid-19. David is a strong advocate for diversity, inclusion and encouraging the next generation of talent to join the aviation and aerospace industries. He was elected as Chief Executive of the RAes on 20 September, 2021.