David has held a number of senior roles across Telecoms, Retail & Builders Merchanting, most recently as Chief of Staff – HR for Chadwicks Group (Ireland’s leading builders merchants). Previously, as head of HR at a sister company, he developed the Diversity & Inclusion strategy, drove the launch of the Inclusion Network and led the annual company Pride initiatives. David has championed Inclusive Recruitment practices, having introduced AI technology into the recruitment process at Woodie’s to ensure equitable opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their background or identity. Beyond his corporate role, he has publicly championed for fostering diverse workplaces through public events, podcasts, and webinars, including a featured episode on The Red Cube podcast. His leadership, advocacy & visibility as an openly gay man have driven measurable progress in creating inclusive working environments. In his current role in builders merchanting David is breaking down barriers for LGBTQI+ professionals in a typically traditional working environment.
