David Barker

Global Product & Commercial Leader | AI, Data & Cyber Strategy | Driving Revenue Growth & Scalable Services | School Trustee

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

About

I’m a product and portfolio leader with 15+ years’ experience turning ideas into meaningful, market‑ready outcomes. I specialise in helping teams cut through complexity, align around a clear strategy, and deliver products that genuinely solve real customer problems. I’ve worked across global organisations, balancing competing priorities, navigating regional differences, and managing a lot of moving parts. What I enjoy most is bringing people together creating clarity, building momentum, and helping teams do their best work. I’m driven by understanding what customers truly value, spotting emerging market shifts, and shaping products that make a measurable difference. I believe in straight‑forward communication, using data to guide decisions, and avoiding unnecessary complexity. Whether it’s defining product strategy, shaping a go‑to‑market plan, or getting cross‑functional teams pulling in the same direction, my goal is consistent...create focus...accelerate progress and deliver work we’re proud of.

Experience

  • NCC Group (Full-time · 4 yrs)
    • Lead Portfolio Manager - Global Threat Intelligence & Research
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Senior Portfolio Manager - Global Threat Intelligence & Research
      Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 · 4 mos

    • Senior Product Manager - Global Consulting & Implementation - Risk and Remediation
      Jul 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Personal goal pursuit at Career Break
    Mar 2022 - Jul 2022 · 5 mos

    Career break to fully immerse myself in a hands-on house renovation from laying pipework prior to foundations to final finishes. Think full-time project manager, part-time builder, and all-round problem solver!

  • Aliaxis (13 yrs 7 mos)
    • UK&I Building Services Segment Manager
      Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 · 9 mos

    • Head of Category Management (Product) - UK&I and EMEA
      May 2019 - Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Category Product Manager - UK&I and EMEA
      Oct 2014 - Oct 2021 · 7 yrs 1 mo

  • Marketing & Retail Analyst at West Bromwich Building Society
    Aug 2006 - Aug 2007 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Financial Services [Professional Training Programme]