Sunderland Software City

David Dunn, Chief Operating Officer, Sunderland Software City

David was appointed to the SSC Project Management Office in November 2008.  He has a number of responsibilities including the strategic co-ordination of the client facing delivery partners; new project development, including working with end users to design and procure innovative products and services; and developing and executing inward investment strategies, to increase investment from global software companies.

Before moving to SSC, David spent over three years in a variety of senior executive roles within One North East, the Regional Development Agency, including as manager for the development and delivery of service sector projects, including the digital, design, Knowledge Intensive Business (KIB) and commercial creative sub-sectors.  His previous post involved shaping strategies and action plans for these specific sub-sectors.

David also has worked in the voluntary sector, having spent time with Financial Inclusion Newcastle - a not for profit company delivering enterprise awareness advice and financial awareness advice to residents in the most deprived areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.  He was responsible for setting up and delivering the enterprise support arm of the company before being appointed to the role of general manager.