David was educated at Brandeston Hall, Framlingham College and University College, Durham.
He trained and qualified as a solicitor with the London office of US law firm, Paul Hastings LLP. In 2016 David moved to a global private equity investment firm with interests in real estate, structured finance and venture capital, where he serves as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer.
David lives in London with his wife Lucy and their two children William and Bertie.