David Jones
Managing Director @Pullman Fleet
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director @Pullman Fleet
GB
Oversaw complex carve-out from an insolvent group, ensuring legal, operational and financial separation while protecting enterprise value for the private equity investors• Drove turnaround from loss to profit (£2.8m swing in two years), increasing sustainable EBITDA margins from 2.3% to 12%+, underpinned by customer base expansion, launch of a training academy and footprint growth• Oversight of Board Business Risk Committee, delivering strengthened risk governance and successful ISO27001 accreditation• Board leadership of ERP transformation, migrating from legacy DOS based systems to Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central & Field Service, improving operational resilience, AI adoption and reporting
EDUCATION
Hult Ashridge Executive Education
Sales Leadership, Sales Leadership
Coventry University
Diploma, People Development
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID JONES
Commercially astute senior executive and Non‑Executive Director with over 20 years’ experience across PE-backed, FTSE-listed and privately owned businesses. Proven track record in turnaround, carve-outs, M&A integration, risk governance and digital transformation within asset-heavy, regulated environments.Brings deep capability in governance, strategic challenge, operational resilience, cultural alignment, and digital transformation. Experience supporting risk, audit and transformation committees in PE-backed and complex operating environments. Known for improving financial performance, strengthening organisational culture, and delivering sustainable EBITDA growth in asset‑heavy, regulated, and customer‑critical environments.MD for Pullmans Fleet Solutions, NEDonBoard Member and newly appointed NED for Diverse Integration, a start‑up disability inclusion consultancy, supporting governance maturity, commercial strategy, and early‑stage business scaling.I’m passionate about purpose aligned organisations, operational excellence, and people centred cultures. I add value as a NED through clear strategic challenge, calm judgement, and deep experience in transformation, risk oversight, and stakeholder engagement.Board Interests:Private equity portfolio companies | Transport & fleet | Regulated services | Technical industries | Social impact & inclusion | Early stage advisory | Digital transformation
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