David Hartley

Infrastructure & Global Aviation Expert

David is a highly experienced executive search professional responsible for the management and successful delivery of C-Suite, Directorate, and Senior management appointments across a diverse range of industry sectors globally. He has extensive experience interfacing with Executive Board Directors and is directly responsible for helping shape leadership teams for some of the world’s largest Airports, Airlines, Major Infrastructure Programmes, Global Consultancies.

His global experience is across a diverse range of industry sectors, working with Client-side, EPC / PMC, Consultancy organizations. Identifying and attracting world class talent to deliver high profile, high value, critical infrastructure projects. David's approach integrates detailed talent mapping, succession planning, and cultural transformation, ensuring the alignment of strategy and talent to drive outcomes and performance.

Experienced, in managing difficult stakeholders, leveraging his high emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills to navigate challenging environments and deliver exceptional results. David has a proven track record of fostering high-performing teams, encouraging continuous development, and promoting a culture of excellence and collaboration. His leadership style emphasises emotional intelligence, effective communication, and stakeholder management, ensuring my teams are motivated and aligned with our clients' goals.

Within the GCC region, David is heavily involved in engaging with Investment Funds, Ministries & Leading organizations, focused on identifying and attracting high caliber national and global talent within the regions. David supports organisations from both an Executive Advisory & Executive Search perspective.