David is charged with supporting Bahrain’s conventional and Islamic financial industries with a particular focus on international outreach. He works closely with key stakeholders such as the Central Bank of Bahrain to create an innovation-friendly environment for businesses and investors alike. This has led to the introduction of Bahrain’s Regulatory Sandbox along with Bahrain Fintech Bay, the largest fintech hub in the Middle East and North Africa, of which David is a Board Member. He’s also worked on assignments that included heading Invest Hong Kong in London and International Business Wales.