David Simmons

Biography

David has spent his professional life in management and education, initially as a teacher and Head teacher. He was the founding Head of an international school in France (now with more than 350 students). He then spent 15 years in educational publishing, as European Manager for Oxford University Press, and subsequently as Sales Director, EMEA-ELT (English Language Teaching) Division of Pearson, owners of The Financial Times. As a teacher trainer, David has led more than 100 seminars on language skills development in the classroom. David is a past member of the External Relations Advisory Committee of the European Federation of Management Development (EFMD) and has participated in school accreditation panels on behalf of AMBA. He holds a Masters degree in English Literature and a Postgraduate Certificate of Education, both from the University of Cambridge. Beyond Cranfield, David is a practising adult and youth magistrate (Justice of the Peace), sitting on the Cambridge bench.

Research Interest

David's research focuses on business mangement and alumini relationships.