David Harries

David Harries has over 15 years of experience in training and development, primarily in the hospitality and education sectors. Currently serving as the Learning & Development Manager for Leadership at PizzaExpress since February 2015, David has held various positions within the company, including Management Development Manager and Regional Training Manager. Prior roles at Pearson involved designing and delivering training for customer-facing systems, while experience at Dusit Thani College and Silpakorn University focused on practical training in food and beverage service and front office management, respectively. Additional positions include Front Office Trainer at Wyndham Grand Chelsea Harbour and Training & Development Manager at Jett Shanghai. David holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism from the University of Lincoln and has a strong background in implementing effective training programs to enhance employee skills and customer service.