Julian David

Julian David is the CEO of techUK, the UK technology trade association, representing over 1,000 member companies with more than 800,000 employees in the UK. 

Julian leads the company’s 90-person team working to deliver positive outcomes from digital technology for People, Society, the Economy and the Planet. 

Julian led the transformation of techUK from its predecessor Intellect in 2013, putting an increased focus on the economic growth and skilled jobs the technology industry offers in a global economy. In 2021 techUK launched TechSkills, an expanded company based on the Tech Partnership, the employer-led organisation that aims to improve access and increase the flow of talent into the digital workforce. 

Julian has over thirty years experience in the technology industry. Prior to joining techUK, he worked in many roles at IBM, culminating as Vice President for Small and Medium Business and then Public Sector. After leaving IBM he worked as a consultant helping tech SMEs establish successful operations in the U.K.