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The first apprentice to specialise in management consultancy in Scotland in a Big Four firm, David is pioneering a new path.

His work within KPMG’s infrastructure government and healthcare team has contributed to positive outcomes for communities across Scotland, leading to winning 2021 Best New Apprentice at the MCA awards and 2020 BPP UK Apprentice of the Year.

David joined KPMG in 2017 and established the firm’s social mobility network in Scotland. He is now founder and chair of KPMG’s UK Social Mobility Network leading more than 500 colleagues and representing the firm globally on social mobility.

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