David is an accomplished leader in delivering digital and business transformational change, operations, programme delivery and business growth. He is customer-focused with a proven track record of delivering and exceeding customer commitments. His work has spanned national health systems and services and international operational delivery in health, defence and manufacturing sectors.
What do cricket coaching and delivering efficient public health services have in common?
2023-04-19 11:24:06
Reflecting on my new-found interest in junior cricket coaching, I am struck by the similarities in approach to those I use in my working life, of putting the person at the centre of what I am doing. In...
Exploring novel approaches to winter challenges
2022-12-19 15:42:18
Looking for the most efficient and effective ways to tackle winter challenges we’ll try lots of different things. From different ways of keeping warm to different ways to communicate about our...
Creating an immunisation and screening service that leaves nobody behind
2022-07-18 06:03:12
Given the current economic climate, I feel in a fortunate position to be heading away for an abroad holiday this summer. We go in the coming days seeking that glorious foreign weather….. but with...
Our role in vaccinating the nation: Why a focus on wellbeing and a hedgehog can help shape the future
2022-01-12 16:38:53
My 6-year-old son recently asked me 'What do you most enjoy about work?', which I thought was quite an insightful question to ask. My answer was, 'I really enjoy being a part of something that helps keep...
What’s behind a simple letter? How we invited 50m adults for a jab
2021-10-04 11:49:18
David Ibbotson, Operations Director for the NHS Immunisation Management Service, reflects on the success of the national vaccination programme as we commence the start of the winter vaccination...