David White
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Simon Fox
David has a track record of addressing adversity and more importantly delivering in difficult circumstances. His role as GM at Falkirk FC illustrates perfectly his ability to analyse a situation and respond with a full turnaround that measures clearly on the balance sheet and in added brand value. In a tremendously difficult leisure sector (football) David has shown the importance of integrity in dealing with significant challenges and delivering with equal aplomb. Critically, David has also led the way in integrating community Foundation work into the fabric of the club. This has led to production of a number of highly talented young footballers and perhaps, most poignantly of all, has ensured the club are fully immersed and embedded in the DNA of the Falkirk community in making a difference. An elite individual, thoroughly recommended.
Ross Wilson
David White is an extremely organised professional who is well respected in the industry. He has shown superb acumen to grow commercial revenue in a challenging climate. David is an excellent communicator and articulates plans and strategy very well
Simon Fox
David has a track record of addressing adversity and more importantly delivering in difficult circumstances. His role as GM at Falkirk FC illustrates perfectly his ability to analyse a situation and respond with a full turnaround that measures clearly on the balance sheet and in added brand value. In a tremendously difficult leisure sector (football) David has shown the importance of integrity in dealing with significant challenges and delivering with equal aplomb. Critically, David has also led the way in integrating community Foundation work into the fabric of the club. This has led to production of a number of highly talented young footballers and perhaps, most poignantly of all, has ensured the club are fully immersed and embedded in the DNA of the Falkirk community in making a difference. An elite individual, thoroughly recommended.
Ross Wilson
David White is an extremely organised professional who is well respected in the industry. He has shown superb acumen to grow commercial revenue in a challenging climate. David is an excellent communicator and articulates plans and strategy very well
Simon Fox
David has a track record of addressing adversity and more importantly delivering in difficult circumstances. His role as GM at Falkirk FC illustrates perfectly his ability to analyse a situation and respond with a full turnaround that measures clearly on the balance sheet and in added brand value. In a tremendously difficult leisure sector (football) David has shown the importance of integrity in dealing with significant challenges and delivering with equal aplomb. Critically, David has also led the way in integrating community Foundation work into the fabric of the club. This has led to production of a number of highly talented young footballers and perhaps, most poignantly of all, has ensured the club are fully immersed and embedded in the DNA of the Falkirk community in making a difference. An elite individual, thoroughly recommended.
Ross Wilson
David White is an extremely organised professional who is well respected in the industry. He has shown superb acumen to grow commercial revenue in a challenging climate. David is an excellent communicator and articulates plans and strategy very well
Simon Fox
David has a track record of addressing adversity and more importantly delivering in difficult circumstances. His role as GM at Falkirk FC illustrates perfectly his ability to analyse a situation and respond with a full turnaround that measures clearly on the balance sheet and in added brand value. In a tremendously difficult leisure sector (football) David has shown the importance of integrity in dealing with significant challenges and delivering with equal aplomb. Critically, David has also led the way in integrating community Foundation work into the fabric of the club. This has led to production of a number of highly talented young footballers and perhaps, most poignantly of all, has ensured the club are fully immersed and embedded in the DNA of the Falkirk community in making a difference. An elite individual, thoroughly recommended.
Ross Wilson
David White is an extremely organised professional who is well respected in the industry. He has shown superb acumen to grow commercial revenue in a challenging climate. David is an excellent communicator and articulates plans and strategy very well
Credentials
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The Digital Garage
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Experience
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The Marie Trust
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2023 - Present
The Marie Trust provides services to homeless people in Glasgow and most importantly helps them to find a way forward in their lives. The Marie Trust provides services to homeless people in Glasgow and most importantly helps them to find a way forward in their lives.
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Epilepsy Scotland
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Feb 2022 - Present
I was appointed a Director of Epilepsy Scotland to help raise awareness of Epilepsy and to help improve the lives of people living with the condition. I was appointed a Director of Epilepsy Scotland to help raise awareness of Epilepsy and to help improve the lives of people living with the condition.
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Falkirk Community Trust
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman
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Sep 2015 - Present
I was appointed as a Director of Falkirk Community Trust in October 2015 and was appointed as Chairman in November 2018. Falkirk Community Trust was responsible for the management and operation of a portfolio of 80 sports, leisure, recreation, arts and heritage sites in the Falkirk area. The organisation had a staff of just under 500 and a turnover of £20m. I was appointed as a Director of Falkirk Community Trust in October 2015 and was appointed as Chairman in November 2018. Falkirk Community Trust was responsible for the management and operation of a portfolio of 80 sports, leisure, recreation, arts and heritage sites in the Falkirk area. The organisation had a staff of just under 500 and a turnover of £20m.
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William Simpsons
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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May 2016 - Apr 2022
I joined the Board of William Simpsons in February 2016. William Simpsons is a company which provides specialist residential care for elderly people with mental health problems. The company has a staff of 80, turnover of £2m and assets of £5m. I joined the Board of William Simpsons in February 2016. William Simpsons is a company which provides specialist residential care for elderly people with mental health problems. The company has a staff of 80, turnover of £2m and assets of £5m.
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Falkirk Football Club
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
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Director
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2020
I was appointed a Director of Abbeyfield Scotland in February 2018. Abbeyfield is recognised as an exemplary provider of care services for older people who value their independence in rented accommodation throughout Scotland. It currently employs 85 staff and has assets of just under £5m. I was appointed a Director of Abbeyfield Scotland in February 2018. Abbeyfield is recognised as an exemplary provider of care services for older people who value their independence in rented accommodation throughout Scotland. It currently employs 85 staff and has assets of just under £5m.
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Crandeen
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United Kingdom
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Feb 2018 - Jan 2020
Crandeen was an innovative start up business in the care sector. Crandeen was an innovative start up business in the care sector.
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DYW Forth Valley
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chairman
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Oct 2016 - Sep 2018
I was appointed Chairman of DYW - Forth Valley in November 2016. Developing the Young Workforce is an industry led initiative supported by the Scottish Government which aims to reduce the level of youth unemployment in Scotland. The project team will provide a single point of contact for employers which will hopefully improve the number of positive destinations for young people when they leave school, college or university. I was appointed Chairman of DYW - Forth Valley in November 2016. Developing the Young Workforce is an industry led initiative supported by the Scottish Government which aims to reduce the level of youth unemployment in Scotland. The project team will provide a single point of contact for employers which will hopefully improve the number of positive destinations for young people when they leave school, college or university.
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General Manager
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Jun 2008 - May 2014
During this period, I led the team which turned round the business of Falkirk FC. When I became General Manager in 2010, the club was making annual losses of £850,000 and had debts in excess of £1m. At the 2015 AGM, the club announced an annual profit of £1.25m. In addition, all major creditors had been paid off and all loans to directors had been repaid. The club is now debt free. At the professional level, I was responsible for the administration of the club, including all player registrations and contracts and for dealing with professional bodies such as the SFA and SPFL on all club licensing and disciplinary matters. In addition, I prepared the submission and represented the club at a FIFA tribunal in Switzerland at which the club were awarded £200,000 in compensation for the transfer of a player to Bradford City. I was also responsible for overseeing the Falkirk Football Academy which in addition to producing many talented young players for the first team generated more than £2m in income for the club through player transfers. Finally, I sat on the Board of the Falkirk Football Community Foundation which was responsible for the development of football at grass roots level and was voted "Best Community Initiative" by the SFA in 2015.
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Harvey Nash
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Jan 2008 - Jun 2008
Executive Search - Financial Services Executive Search - Financial Services
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Bank of Scotland
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales
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Jan 1998 - Dec 2007
Responsible for the sale of retail banking products in the UK Responsible for the sale of retail banking products in the UK
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Cigna Insurance
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Director
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Jan 1997 - Dec 1997
Responsible for marketing and advertising in the UK Responsible for marketing and advertising in the UK
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Britannia Building Society
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Head of Marketing
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Feb 1996 - Jan 1997
Responsible for marketing and advertising in the UK. Responsible for marketing and advertising in the UK.
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Britannia Life
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Canada
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Marketing
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Feb 1991 - Jan 1996
Responsible for the sale of life, pension and investment products. Responsible for the sale of life, pension and investment products.
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Clydesdale Bank
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United Kingdom
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Mar 1988 - Feb 1991
Responsible for the marketing of retail banking products Responsible for the marketing of retail banking products
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TSB
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Brazil
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Business Consulting and Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Market Planning Manager
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Apr 1981 - Mar 1988
Responsible for planning in the retail branch network. Responsible for planning in the retail branch network.
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Education
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1972 - 1975
The University of Edinburgh
BA, Economics
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