Experience

People Academy

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  We add value to any business or enterprise where success is dependent on the effectiveness of people interactions. We operate primarily in the UK, Europe, and the USA. Our team includes leading individuals from business and sport who have impressive track records of getting the best out of people. Wherever we’ve worked, we’ve had a profound impact on leadership, communication, and culture. We believe that developing high performance, in individuals or teams, is about tapping into this and empowering people with a sense of purpose and belief that is virtually unstoppable. This, combined with heightened self-awareness and the ability to adapt to people and situations in challenging environments, is what makes for exceptional results.



Headspace Academics

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Dec 2021 - Present

  We are a team of likeminded people with complementary skills who understand that your school’s needs are bespoke. Our desire is to bring a fresh approach to the process of talent transfer and to be innovative in order to achieve the best outcome. As a result, we have the professional services to support and develop individuals and schools, from pre-appointment to post-appointment and beyond. Our team has a wealth of experience, both inside and outside of independent education. We bring a new perspective to the process of finding outstanding leaders and nurturing talent. We are passionate about independent education and we exist to help schools and individuals to grow. We will establish a full understanding of your needs and create a programme of training, talent transfer, strategic planning and mentoring to suit. Therefore, making a difference to the school and the young children whose lives will be changed forever as a result. In short – we care. David's approach is unique, bespoke and personal including: Setting a vision for sport within an overall school strategy Application of sports science and medicine in an education sports environment Delivery of holistic coach development & mentoring Incorporating Long Term Athlete development principles into a sports and games programme Educating and guiding the parent through the child’s sports journey Pupil holistic development through multi-sport exposure School’s sports programme profiling to improve planning, development and review Robust recruitment, mentoring and appraisals processes delivering consistent high performance



The Football Association

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Performance - Women's Professional Game and Para

  • Apr 2017 - Aug 2021

  Provided leadership and strategic direction for High Performance in the Women’s Professional game and club pathway Raised the professional standards of performance and performance services within the Women’s Professional game and club pathway Developed a performance services workforce and licensing within the women’s professional clubs and club pathway to better support England player development Provided leadership to continually raise the performance of practitioners and performance leadership in the Women’s Professional game Senior Women Lioness and Great Britain Team Leader responsibilities on camp, internationals and tournaments Strategic and operational leadership of all Para Football (Blind, CP, Deaf, Partially Sighted, Power Chair) England teams including player development, coaching, talent pathway’s, budgeting and all performance services covering PPC, Physiotherapy, Medical, Psychology and Performance Analysis



Millfield School

• United Kingdom
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Sport

  • Dec 2012 - Mar 2017

  Leadership and development for all areas of sporting activity, including strategy, coaching, operations and facilities Oversee provision of appropriate sports and activity programmes to engage all pupils in Games and other recreational opportunities Oversee an effective Sports Scholarship programme and ensure provision of programmes to cater appropriately for Millfield’s high performers Maintain and further develop links with the surrounding community and external sporting bodies Working closely with Preparatory School links with Millfield through tournaments, festivals, coaching courses and seminars, with specific reference to fostering a contiguous relationship with sport at Millfield Prep Member of Senior Strategy and Senior Management teams Enhance Millfield’s local, national and international reputation for sport



England Hockey Ltd

• Performance Director

  • May 2005 - Dec 2012

  Following seven and a half years of dedicated service David Faulkner has decided to leave his position as Performance Director with England Hockey and Great Britain Hockey at the end of 2012. David has given his all to the role since he joined England Hockey in 2005, leading the national teams through their most successful period in more than two decades. During his time in charge, he has led England’s men’s and women’s teams from world rankings of 11th to their current positions of fourth and under his leadership Great Britain won its first Olympic medal in 20 years this summer. During his tenure England and Great Britain have won medals at the World Cup, European Championships, Commonwealth Games, Champions Trophies and most recently the Olympic Games. Highlights have included the England men winning the European Championships for the first time in 2009 and silver at the Champions Trophy in 2010, and the Great Britain women winning silver at the Champions Trophy and bronze at the Olympic Games in 2012. In addition to his role as Performance Director, David has played a hugely important role as an Executive Director of the England Hockey Board. He has been integral to many of the major decisions and successes off the pitch, including the introduction of the Single System talent development pathway, the successful hosting of the Women’s Champions Trophy in 2010 and the successful bid to bring the European Championships to London’s Olympic legacy facility in 2015.



Simdan Branding Ltd

• Chairman

  • May 2005 - Dec 2009

  T/A Hargreaves Promotions & Instep Direct Embroidery and printing of clothing Corporate gifts T/A Hargreaves Promotions & Instep Direct Embroidery and printing of clothing Corporate gifts



Simdan Branding Limited

• Managing Director

  • Feb 2000 - May 2005

  T/A Hargreaves Promotions & Instep Direct Embroidery and printing of clothing Corporate gifts T/A Hargreaves Promotions & Instep Direct Embroidery and printing of clothing Corporate gifts



Hargreaves Promotions

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Director

  • May 1995 - Feb 2000

  Embroidery and printing of clothingCorporate gifts

• General Manager

  • Jan 1988 - May 1995

  Embroidery and printing of clothingCorporate gifts



International Hockey Player

• England and Great Britain

  • Oct 1981 - Jul 1992

  International Hockey Playing Career • Olympic Gold Medallist – 1988. • World Silver Medallist – 1986. • European Silver and bronze medallist – 1987/1991. • Double European indoor silver medallist – 1984/1991. • Captain of England 31 times and Great Britain 13 times. • 225 international caps. • 1989 - National Hockey Writers Player of the Year. • 1989 - National League Player of the Year. International Hockey Playing Career • Olympic Gold Medallist – 1988. • World Silver Medallist – 1986. • European Silver and bronze medallist – 1987/1991. • Double European indoor silver medallist – 1984/1991. • Captain of England 31 times and Great Britain 13 times. • 225 international caps. • 1989 - National Hockey Writers Player of the Year. • 1989 - National League Player of the Year.



ECMS Computers

• Sales Executive

  • Jan 1986 - Dec 1987

  Software applications and hardware Software applications and hardware



Thame Components

• Spain

• Sales Executive

  • Aug 1984 - Dec 1985

  Electronic devices and components Electronic devices and components



Marconi Space & Defence Ltd

• Sales Engineer

  • Sep 1979 - Jul 1984

  Space and Defence products Space and Defence products