David started his career as a broker at Alexander Howden in 1981. Since he founded Hyperion in 1994 with three people and his dog in a small office in London, David has grown the business to what is today - an international group with £725m turnover and over 6,000 people in 40 territories. Hyperion comprises Howden Broking, DUAL underwriting and data analytics and digital delivery business Hyperion X. David has been the fundamental driving force behind the group’s expansion into an international insurance group offering wholesale, retail and reinsurance broking and underwriting. As Chief Executive, David’s focus is on leading the Group’s M&A activities as well as directing and implementing the Group’s strategic growth and direction.