Dave joined Essex County Council on 1st November 2010 as Executive Director for Schools, Children and Families. This exciting challenge is Dave’s third role as Executive Director for children, having worked previously in Merton and Croydon.

Dave has worked in local authorities since 1977, having originally trained as a social worker, later he undertook a Masters Degree in Public Service Management and trained to advanced level as a consultant to individuals, organisations and institutions at the Tavistock Institute.

Dave is passionate about improving outcomes for Children and will except nothing less than excellence for Children and young people in Essex. He is a member of the Social Work Reform Board and a board member of the National College for Social Work, as well as being a Trustee for the Who Cares Trust.