David Alexander

David Alexander has been a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) since 1996 and has held a number of senior roles in local government, colleges and with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

David is currently Principal and Chief Executive at Gateshead College, taking up post in June 2021. Prior to this, David was Vice Principal at West College Scotland from 2013. He brings extensive knowledge and experience of public sector finance and the education sector and is a passionate advocate of lifelong learning.

His re-appointment runs from 3 October 2021 to 2 October 2025.

Register of interests

1. Remuneration

I am remunerated in my role as Principal and Chief Executive of Gateshead College.

2. Other roles

Nil.

3. Contracts

Nil.

4. Houses, Land and Buildings

Nil.

5. Interest in shares and securities

Nil.

6. Gifts and Hospitality

Nil.

7. Non-financial interests

Principal and Chief Executive, Gateshead College (as an ex-officio governor) – June 2021 to present date.

Board member, Beamish Museum – March 2023 to present date.

Member, CBI North East Regional Assembly – June 2021 to present date.

Member, CBI Future of Work Committee – August 2023 to present date.

Member, Association of Colleges Employment Policy Group – March 2024 to present date.

8. Close family members

Nil.