“I have known David professionally for nearly two decades and had the pleasure of working with him directly to develop a number of ground breaking initiatives at IBERS, Aberystwyth University. He is visionary, solution focussed and tenacious. He has the skill to connect strategy to delivery combined with a sense of optimism and positivity”
Professor Wayne Powell FLSW FRSE, Principal & Chief Executive Scotland’s Rural College
“If we were all to follow the principles embedded in IF then the world would be a better place.”
Sir Ian Boyd FRSE FRSB FRS, Chair of the UK Research Integrity Office
“David Parfrey is three things: First, he is a visionary: David sees far more clearly than most how things could be, regardless of what’s being considered, and how we can embrace change for the betterment of our local and global communities. Second, he is a futurist: David can not only see what could be, he sees the means to encourage people and institutions to head towards that vision. Lastly, David is an iconoclast, rejecting ‘trendy’ exclusive concepts for an inclusive philosophy that leaves none behind. When he speaks, David weaves a tapestry from his ideas, inspiring others to think bigger, see further and shine brighter; without doubt, that’s the effect he’s had on me.”
Mike Rigby, Host & Executive Producer at Eastern Promise
“ ‘IF’ you are imagining a future that is purpose led, visionary and under-pinned by sound, authentic and sustainable values, then David Parfrey would be an excellent strategist to support the journey."
Saul D Humphrey, New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership
“David has always shown a real understanding of the needs of Innovation. As head of the NRP he really helped facilitate the growth of several companies, including Colorifix. His commitment to finding solutions for varied and technically complex problems has really impressed me.”
Orr Yarkoni, CEO Colorifix
“David is an inspiring person and leader, a first class strategic thinker and disruptor of normal and mediocre. David has the courage and boldness to follow the difficult but true path, with good humour and grace he accepts his weaknesses, and with passion and pride he displays his strengths. It has been the most formative period of my 35 year working career to have worked alongside David, I could not nor would not recommend any other leader as highly.”
Richard Surma Head of Estate Development & Capital Programmes at AstraZeneca
