DAVID BOWERMAN
Edinburgh
Summary
Experienced financial services, C suite level executive and Non Executive Director with a history of delivering improved financial performance and excellent customer service, in both regulated and non regulated environments.
Purpose driven with a keen focus on developing and mentoring emerging talent and more recently supporting local start up/scale up businesses.
Strong strategic planning and communication skills, coupled with proven track record in organisational governance and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in guiding teams through complex challenges and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Strategic Advisory Board Chair
CBS Consulting
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2024.08 - Current
- Led a strategic review and now overseeing the implementation activities to deliver an ambitious 3 year growth plan
Non-Executive Director
Infix Solutions Limited
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2024.08 - Current
- Improving Operating Theatre efficiency across NHS Scotland and the Middle East using data driven insights.
Trustee Board Member
The Yard
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2023.08 - Current
- Recruited to support an ambitious expansion plan to transform the Yard from being a largely Edinburgh based children's charity to one which supports children across the whole of Scotland.
Chairman
Execspace Limited
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2019.05 - Current
- Provide strategic challenge, mentoring, coaching and support to the CEO and founder
Advisor/Investor
Par Equity LLP
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2018.03 - Current
- Advisor and Investor in multiple small and start up/scale up businesses right across Scotland
Chief Operating Officer - SMF24
Tesco Bank
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2019.04 - 2022.11
- Recruited to lead/drive an Enterprise wide transformation programme across the Bank
- Direct accountability for Operations, Call Centres, Technology/Data, Financial Crime, Security, Change and Procurement/Supplier management, operational resilience. Led the Bank's strategic and operational response to the Pandemic, reporting directly to the Board. Delivered significant cost reductions through re-engineering many aspects of our customer support activities
- Chaired the Bank's Investment Review and Crisis Management committee's including Cyber Threat Response.
Non Executive Board Member
Symphonic Software Ltd
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
2017.06 - 2020.11
- IT start up, funded by Par Equity. Successful exit in 2020
Vice Chairman, Head of Business Services
Citizens Bank
Boston, USA
2008.10 - 2016.11
- Responsible for all aspects of the Bank's back office and customer support activities, including; technology, operations including mortgages, call centres, security, procurement and property.
- Drove significant customer and cost efficiency programs across multiple areas ahead of the Bank's successful IPO in 2014
Managing Director Operations
Royal Bank of Scotland
, Scotland
2006 - 2008.09
- Led the integration of various operations functions with 20,000 colleagues across 9 European countries following the acquisition of ABN Amro Bank.
Group Director Security and Fraud
Royal Bank of Scotland
, Scotland
2005.02 - 2006
- Global responsibility for all aspects of the Banks security, including physical and cyber threats, AML, Incident Management and Fraud Operations, across 42 countries.
- RBS Group MLRO
- Built strong relationships with key external stakeholders including the Police, MI5, Interpol as part of a strategy to move to a proactive, intelligence led approach to protecting the Bank's assets and its customers.
Director of Operations
National Westminster Bank/RBS
Scotland
2000.01 - 2025.01
- Across a 5 year period led various Operational areas of the bank, including Payment Operations, Lending Operations (personal) and Director Mortgage Operations following the acquisition of NatWest by RBS
Education
Advanced Management Program (AMP172)Harvard Business School // Boston, MA // -
Harvard Business School
Boston, MA09.2007
FCIB -The Chartered Institute of Bankers // Scotland -
Chartered Banker Institute
Scotland, United Kingdom10.2005
Skills
- Strategic planning and business development
- Organisational change and digital/cultural transformation
- Customer Excellence
- Large scale people leadership
- Strong risk and regulatory compliance background
- Committee chairing
- Stakeholder communication
- Non-Executive directorship experience
Interests
Keen sportsman - both participating and supporting
Timeline
Non-Executive Director
Infix Solutions Limited
2024.08 - Current
Strategic Advisory Board Chair
CBS Consulting
2024.08 - Current
Trustee Board Member
The Yard
2023.08 - Current
Chairman
Execspace Limited
2019.05 - Current
Chief Operating Officer - SMF24
Tesco Bank
2019.04 - 2022.11
Advisor/Investor
Par Equity LLP
2018.03 - Current
Non Executive Board Member
Symphonic Software Ltd
2017.06 - 2020.11
Vice Chairman, Head of Business Services
Citizens Bank
2008.10 - 2016.11
Group Director Security and Fraud
Royal Bank of Scotland
2005.02 - 2006
Director of Operations
National Westminster Bank/RBS
2000.01 - 2025.01
Managing Director Operations
Royal Bank of Scotland
2006 - 2008.09
Advanced Management Program (AMP172)Harvard Business School // Boston, MA // -
Harvard Business School
FCIB -The Chartered Institute of Bankers // Scotland -
Chartered Banker Institute