David Franks

David Franks is an experienced HR leader currently serving as Chief HR Officer at Novacyt since April 2021, contributing to business strategy and development within a global clinical diagnostics company. Franks has previously held key roles, including Board Observer for England Athletics and Business Mentor at Be the Business, alongside leadership positions at Amey as HR Director and Gilead Sciences as Senior HR Director. With a foundational career at Vodafone and experience in management consulting at Ernst & Young and Hay Group, Franks has a robust background in leadership development, talent management, and organizational strategy. Educational credentials include a BA (Hons) in Psychology and a Diploma in Applied Psychology from the University of Nottingham, alongside advanced HR studies from London Business School and The RBL Group.