David Flanagan

Director of Talent Attraction & Research

Edinburgh

David graduated MA (Hons) and MLitt. in Mediaeval History from the University of St Andrews.  He joined the Research department of FWB in 2006, and since then has led numerous searches across multiple functions and industries.  Recent sector experience includes energy, utilities, construction, professional services, media, FMCG, engineering, manufacturing, chemicals, life sciences, and financial services, in which he has sourced Senior Executives in both functional and technical disciplines.  He has experience of working with clients of all sizes and ownership structures, from established, global FTSE100 companies, to emerging fast-growth enterprises.

In addition to this, David also leads and coordinates FWB’s In-house Research team.

Prior to joining FWB, David was a Title & Company Searcher with a property and business information provider, where he worked on key research projects, and key client accounts, for a professional client base throughout the UK.

David is fully certified by the Association of Executive Search & Leadership Consultants (AESC).