David brings a wealth of experience from leading organisations including Capita, Morrisons Supermarkets, and most recently Bede Gaming. With a strong track record in building robust security frameworks and leading high-performing teams.

In his new role, David will be responsible for developing a long-term cybersecurity strategy, managing relationships with third-party security providers, and leading audit and certification initiatives including ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials+. His leadership will also be key to embedding security best practices across all areas of the business and ensuring rapid and effective responses to any emerging threats.

David will lead Restore’s IT Security function and team, reporting directly to Steve Beardsall, Group IT Director. His arrival signals a proactive step in future-proofing the organisation against evolving cybersecurity risks and ensuring strong, resilient service delivery for customers.     

Steve Beardsall IT Director commented “Our investment in David’s appointment underlines our unwavering commitment to protecting our systems, infrastructure, and, most importantly, our customers’ trust. Having an expert of David’s calibre at the helm ensures that we remain not only secure but also a step ahead”.