David Leighton FRSA's Linkedin Analytics

Overview: - A creator and builder of strategies and teams to transform communications, shape public policy and deliver industry-leading ESG performance. - Authentic leader and communicator with a passion for people, innovation and new ideas. - Committed to rigorous evidence-based advocacy and using data and insight to address complex challenges. - Experience across multiple sectors. Career highlights: - Founding Front Street Consulting and building a business in the teeth of the pandemic. - Establishing the UK's first trade association for ground service providers in the aviation sector, Aviation Services UK. - Setting up and leading Associated British Ports’ Corporate Affairs team covering external and internal communications, public affairs and ESG. - Working with a rich variety of clients in sectors including automotive, aviation, logistics, maritime, government and tech. - Achieving transformative public policy wins, including Freeports. - Creating Aston Martin Lagonda’s multi-award winning sustainability strategy and report, Racing Green. - ABP ranked number one transport company in Europe for ESG and stakeholder engagement. - Working in the heart of the Government to advise on critical trade issues and policy priorities. - Developing initiatives that support people and the environment as part of building corporate purpose. - Building strong stakeholder relationships nationally and internationally, collaborating with colleagues in government, trade associations and think tanks in the UK, EU and USA. - Creating new corporate media, campaigns and compelling content to advance thought leadership, corporate reputation and engagement. - Pioneering new structures and processes to drive continuous improvement and embed ambition. - Working as part of the executive leadership team at ABP to transform the company's profile and reputation, and to help attract multi-million pound investment including offshore wind manufacturing at Green Port Hull.