One of the region’s most experienced hospitality industry professionals, David was recruited by The First Group in 2019 to oversee the ongoing development of its burgeoning hotel portfolio. David’s professional pedigree ranks among the best in the business.

Committed, industrious and passionate about the industry’s growth and development, David regularly appears in the Power 50 of Hotelier Middle East's annual ranking of the region’s most influential hotel professionals and is also a long-serving member of Dubai Tourism’s Five Star Hotel Committee.

Prior to joining The First Group, David was Chief Operating Officer at Dubai-based JA Resorts & Hotels, overseeing a portfolio of nine hotels and leisure venues across the emirate as well as luxury resorts in the Maldives and Seychelles.

David also boasts extensive experience in advertising, sales and marketing, working with some of the world’s largest agencies and world-class hotels.

Passionate and driven, David’s entrepreneurial spirit is helping shape the future of The First Group Hospitality's portfolio.

David is a graduate of Scotland’s University of Stirling, where he earned a Joint Honours Degree in History and Social Anthropology.