David Leach

David Leach is an experienced public affairs professional with a strong background in corporate communications and government relations. Currently serving as Head of Retail Public Affairs at Boots UK since November 2021, David has previously held key roles including Head of Corporate Affairs and Head of Government Relations and Policy at London City Airport, and Government Affairs Manager at Marks and Spencer. David's expertise also includes serving as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Confederation of British Industry, where responsibilities included leading lobbying campaigns for industrial strategy. Early career experience includes roles as a Public Affairs Consultant at Fishburn Hedges and an intern at Gardant Communications. David holds a BA in History and Politics from the University of York, completed in 2007.