Biographical note

David Smith joined Oftel as Director of Administration in January 1993 and was appointed Director of Business Support when Oftel was restructured in November 1998. David started his career in the Diplomatic Service, following a period working in his father’s small business.

Career

1989-1992 Director of Administration responsible for setting up and managing the department’s business support services in the newly formed Office of Electricity Regulation based in Birmingham.

1985-1989 Head of DTI’s Management Information Unit including manpower planning.

1982-1985 Various HR and management services posts including supporting the development of DTI’s Personnel Management Information System (PERMIS).

1980-1982 Public Service Adviser to Prime Minister of Vanuatu assisting with the setting up of the newly independent country’s public services.

1977-1980 Personnel and Career Development Manager (DTI).

1967-1977 Various posts in Diplomatic Service and Board of Trade/DTI including assistant private secretary to DTI’s Permanent Secretary.

Education

Exeter School, Exeter Technical College .