David Thomas

Professional Focus

• 20 years’ experience in senior-level recruitment and executive search
• Substantial track record of senior leadership and C-level placements across functions including CEO, CFO, COO, Managing Director, Business Development Director, Supply Chain Director, Engineering Director and Operations Director
• In-depth experience in the industrial sector spanning advanced materials, automotive, aerospace, capital equipment,  general manufacturing, precision engineering, new technologies, infrastructure and energy
• Additional expertise in business services

Business Expertise

• Partner at another top-tier global executive search firm, active across a wide range of industrials; promoted from earlier role as a Principal, focused on manufacturing and engineering
• Associate Director in the executive search division of a leading global recruitment firm; completed numerous extensive searches across operational, commercial and financial functions
• Started career in an operational management role before entering recruitment to specialize in procurement, supply chain and manufacturing

Practice Membership

Global Industry Practices

• Industrial

Additional Expertise

• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• Energy
• Industrial Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Business Services
• Infrastructure

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Hons) from The University of Birmingham