David, 31, has been the Leader of the Isle of Wight Council since
September 2007.

He studied politics at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. Between 2000 and 2004, David worked at Conservative Central Office in Westminster, as Head of Youth with responsibility for
Conservative Future.

Since joining the council in 2005, David held a range of Cabinet responsibilities prior to becoming Leader in 2007. David is also the Cabinet Member for Resources. He is also a member of the Local Government Association’s Children & Young People Board and serves on a Ministerial Advisory Group to the Secretary of State for Education on the role of local authorities in education and children’s services.