Dave Bennett

Dave Bennett is an experienced healthcare leader currently serving as Chair of UHS IDC since May 2023, focusing on developing and commercializing innovative medical products and services. In addition to this role, Bennett holds multiple trustee and director positions, including Trustee at Mountbatten Hospice Group, Chair at YMCA Fairthorne Group, Lay Trustee at the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, and Non-Executive Director at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT. Previous leadership roles include Chair at RCGP Enterprises Ltd and RCGP Conferences Ltd, Owner and Director at Davox Consulting, and Part Owner and Commercial Director at Pareon. Bennett has also contributed to Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Non-Executive Director. Bennett's early career included a Sales Director position at Cable & Wireless. Educational credentials include a first-class Chemistry degree from the University of Southampton.