David grew up in Wolverhampton, but spending time with family in North Wales and participating in school outdoor education programs sparked a lifelong passion for the outdoors. These experiences instilled a firm belief in the power of the outdoors to transform people, build confidence, and foster personal growth.

David has been the chair of CAG since 2026. His aims are to ensure we have the systems and standards in place to ensure a safe and varied activity calendar for all members, as well as supporting volunteer development to keep CAG strong for the future. David leverages his professional background in IT and data systems to streamline our administration.  

He enjoys sea kayaking and loves exploring Welsh waters in Pembrokeshire and Anglesey and has been on expeditions to the NW Coast of Scotland, Croatia, and Norway's Lofoten Islands. David also enjoys walking, having hiked internationally to Nepal, Canada, and Kyrgyzstan but still loves local walks across Wales, especially in his favourite area in the rugged Rhinogydd range in Eryri / Snowdonia.