David M.

About David M.

I am an engineer by training and an operations \"fixer\" by trade. My career is defined by a single capability: ensuring operational certainty and structural integrity in environments where system failure is not an option. From scaling commercial logistics fleets in New York to directing multi-million Euro portfolios in active conflict zones, I specialise in the messy bits of execution—supply chain delays, governance gaps, and operational friction—that determine whether a service strategy remains profitable or fails.I bring a toolkit forged in the world\'s most volatile environments. I do not just oversee programmes; I engineer the support services required to deliver them. I integrate financial controls, supply chain logistics, and personnel management into unified structures that can withstand shock while meeting margin targets.As Founder of Solas Logistics, I didn\'t just manage a fleet; I attacked variable costs. I built data-driven management systems that reduced downtime by 30% and accident costs by 25%. I bring this same forensic focus to service profitability, stripping inefficiencies out of the \"last mile\" of execution.At UNOPS HQ, I inherited a fragmented landscape of contract and vendor management across 18 country programs. I designed and rolled out a Global Governance Framework that standardised vendor management and KPIs. I know how to use \"soft power\" to align diverse regional teams around a single rigorous standard.In Ukraine, I mobilised a significant multi-million-euro portfolio by integrating operations into national recovery frameworks. This required strategic diligence to prove the business case to institutional investors (NATO, EU) and to bridge the gap between reality and political strategy.I am known for having the uncomfortable conversations that force teams back to a safety-first culture. I value clarity, accountability, and execution above all else.

Experience

1. Founder and CEO

   University of Gloucestershire

   Present

Education

• University of Gloucestershire

  Doctoral Candidate, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - ongoing research , Risk Governance and Decision-Making in Complex Environments

• Project Management Institute

  Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management

• Technological University Dublin

  Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering

• The University of Salford

  Master of Science - MS, Project and Programme Management