Profile

David leads Flint’s work on tech policy, and is based in our Singapore office.

David has worked at the intersection of politics, business and technology for over a decade. He worked extensively in the private sector in London, Singapore and Silicon Valley and with senior politicians and decision makers. He spent seven years at Google, most recently working within the Global Strategy and Innovation team, as well as leading Google’s Policy Planning team within Asia Pacific, based in Singapore.

Prior to Google, he was Deputy Director and Head of Research at the UK’s leading Policy Exchange think-tank. David has appeared regularly on TV and radio, including BBC, Sky, CNN and Al Jazeera, as well as writing for publications such as The Times and The Guardian. He has also frequently appeared as a spokesperson for global tech companies at parliamentary committees and major conferences.