David is responsible for Reckitt’s work on environmental and social sustainability around the world, working with farmers, communities, and manufacturers across an international supply alongside Reckitt’s global supply chain and brand teams. His work stems from a personal goal to develop inclusive growth at scale through the organisations and partnerships he is part of.

David has a wealth of leadership experience from major global companies, holding senior roles within Diageo, Kraft Foods and Cadbury, and the UK retailers, Waitrose and the Co-operative Group. With these, he led technical, marketing and sustainability functions to deliver growth through stronger sustainable supply chains, product quality, brand equity and shared value.

David chairs the Business Industry Advisory Council’s Development Committee, leading private sector input to the OECD Development Committee and is a member of the Food Ethics Council.