David Paton

Chief Executive Officer, Chair of the Board of Trustees

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Goal-oriented CEO / COO with 20+ years experience in the sports and professional services sectors. Demonstrable operational turnaround, governance and commercial growth success. Experienced Chair of Trustees and Chair of Governors within the Education Sector, assisting local authorities with underperforming Trusts, Academies and Federated Schools.

Experience

  • Founder & CEO at Kinross Sport
    Nov 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

    Strategic planning and implementation for sports organisations across Commercial & Operations Project Management Transaction Lead (Buy Side and Sell Side) Interim Management

  • Partner at Kinross Associates
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

  • Chair of the Board of Trustees at St Gilbert's C Of E Primary School
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

  • Governor at Gedney Hill Church of England and Shepeau Stow Primary Schools Federation
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Chief Executive Officer at Peterborough United Football Club
    Dec 2021 - Feb 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos