Managing Director

David is a proud Bristolian and is Managing Director of The Grove Media and one of the three co-owners of the business.  

He has 30+ years’ experience working media agency side for both networks and independents. His agency experience includes AMV BBDO, PHD, CIA Medianetwork (now Wavemaker), MBS Media & Brand Connection. 

David has a very hands-on approach to all areas of business at The Grove Media, leading from the front with clients and is one of the architects of the agency’s ‘Real World’ approach to media communications.  

With a classic background in media planning & buying, David brings his wealth of experience and knowledge into building builds and solving their business challenges using media in a common sense and joined up way. 

His sector experience is broad and includes retail, FMCG, home furnishings, charities, healthcare, automotive, insurance and entertainments working with clients such as thecentre:mk, Sudocrem, Animal Friends Insurance, Sharps Bedrooms, Homebase, Volvo, Aviva and Waitrose. 

Outside of the agency David is a lifelong (suffering!) Bristol Rovers FC supporter and hopes to run an ultra-marathon soon!