Role

Managing Director, Gleeds Europe

Location

Madrid, Spain

As Managing Director of Gleeds Europe, David’s role includes overseeing all operational business’ across the region, stretching from Portugal to Ukraine.

His day-to-day responsibilities are as diverse as the region he manages. A typical day is a mix of collaboration and communication, often facilitated through virtual meetings, reflecting the interconnected nature of the region. Despite the challenges that can come with managing such a vast geographical area, he finds time for what he enjoys most: business development. This includes forging new client relationships and nurturing existing ones, a testament to his personable approach and business acumen.

David’s motivation stems from a deep-rooted desire to see Gleeds flourish. His vision is comprehensive, encompassing financial growth, a commitment to continual improvement of service delivery, winning new commissions, and supporting his team to develop. This ambitious outlook is not just about numbers; it's about making Gleeds Europe a benchmark within the wider business.

Following a year at our London office as part of a sandwich course at Bristol Polytechnic, David started his career at Gleeds in 1983 as a quantity surveyor. Over the last 40 years he has built a rewarding a successful career, focusing heavily on leveraging Gleeds' international network for his and his colleague’s professional growth and personal enrichment.

Collaboration is the key to a successful European region, I’m proud of the unique culture that has been created and I’m lucky to be supported by such a great team. This aligns with my own values of professionalism, creativity, and innovation. We’ve weathered recessions and pandemics together, which has seen true resilience and team unity shine through.

Outside of work, his life is equally vibrant. He plays bass in a cover band, is a dedicated Atletico Madrid supporter, maintaining an active lifestyle with regular gym visits and walking his two greyhounds. His weekends are spent enjoying family time and indulging in his passion for cooking, music and football.