David E Innes

Bio

Primarily focused on management of the European portfolio companies. Prior to joining Arcapita, he was a Principal with Booz Allen Hamilton in London where he was a senior member of their Operations Practice. During his 6 years as a management consultant, specialised in driving end-to-end improvement programs for mid-sized companies across Europe. Has advised a broad range of industries including consumer goods, oil and gas, automotive, aerospace, chemicals, specialised manufacturing and retail. Experience is equally broad covering operational efficiency across the entire value chain, organisational design and strategy. Previously worked for four years with Rio Tinto in Australia as a Strategy Manager. For the four years prior to that, was employed by Hoechst AG in South Africa where he managed the industrial chemicals portfolio with full P&L responsibility. BSc (Hons) degree (cum laude) from the University of the Witwatersrand. PhD from the Schönland Nuclear Research Centre. MBA from Cranfield University (Deans List).