David Caine
Stafford,Staffordshire
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership. Proven track record in program and policy development, driving digital transformation initiatives. Committed to enhancing organizational effectiveness through continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Strong interpersonal skills facilitate collaboration and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Agri Food & Drink Sector Lead (Midlands)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
2023.09 - 2026.01
- Transformed regional export performance: Led trade missions supporting 1550+ UK businesses, generating £450m+ projected export sales and securing 1450+ buyer meetings.
- Modernised team operations: Developed the Midlands Food & Drink Working Group Cluster, fostering collaboration and innovation across government and industry. stakeholder engagement and business intelligence to policy for GCC, Turkey and EU co-operation SPS policy.
- Secured major investments: Increased Midlands sector visibility, unlocking 100’s of millions+ inward and international business investment opportunities leading teams and projects.
- Delivered strategic impact: Produced ministerial briefings and coordinated high-impact visit programmes, ensuring teams were ready for change and operational challenges.
International Trade Adviser / Cluster Adviser
DBT & Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
2021.04 - 2023.09
- Boosted export engagement: Designed and launched Great Trade Campaigns, increasing export engagement by 30% and supporting exports worth £250m supporting 450+businesses.
- Built strong partnerships: Forged relationships with universities, local authorities, and government departments, driving best practice and shared success building lasting stakeholder relationships.
- Led through change: Managed sectoral impact analysis of EU exit, supporting teams and businesses through uncertainty and transformation supporting 450+ million and 100’s of businesses through strategic growth and advisory services support.
Head of Business Policy, – International Business Manager (International Markets)
Lineage Logistics
2009.08 - 2020.10
- Influenced Business policy: Audit Committee Policy Lead I published data driven research papers and facilitated updated business policy, shaping pre and post Brexit business reports and trade policy and regulatory frameworks, implementing strategic policy to business needs exceeding business outcomes.
- Promoted evidence-based decisions: Ensured business realities were reflected in the strategies, strengthening confidence and outcomes resulting in policy frameworks that supported the business’s growth from £1.4 billion to £3.4 billion turnover in two years. The outcomes were mirrored across the business’s strategic policy and secured future investment.
- Drove international growth: Led 20+ high-value projects, working in 120 countries internationally securing £20m+ in sales and increasing export success by 70%. leading a team to drive expansion and aligned with strategic business values.
- Developed talent: Designed and delivered business strategies, upskilling the export team, colleagues and aligning business strategy with government priorities. Mirrored business approach across international sales in APAC, LATAC, EU, North America MEAP regions and implemented business growth strategies excelling KPI’s.
Education
Policy Practitioner - Policy
FCDO Trade Policy Practitioner Courses
Civil Service Line Management Course - Foundation & Practitioner
Foreign Commonwealth Department
ECJU Practitioner Skills -
Prince 2 & APM Practitioner - undefined
GCSEs - Full Pass
Skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership
- Strategic Roles
- Programme leadership
- Policy leadership
- Digital
- Data
- Continuous improvement
Affiliations
- Member, Institute of Export & International Trade
- Contributor, UK Trade Policy Working Groups, Operational Delivery/Policy Professional Group.
Personal Information
Title: Experienced Civil Servant | International Trade & Policy Leader | Agri-Food & Drink Specialist
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Agri Food & Drink Sector Lead (Midlands)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
2023.09 - 2026.01
International Trade Adviser / Cluster Adviser
DBT & Shropshire Chamber of Commerce
2021.04 - 2023.09
Head of Business Policy, – International Business Manager (International Markets)
Lineage Logistics
2009.08 - 2020.10
Prince 2 & APM Practitioner - undefined
GCSEs - Full Pass
Policy Practitioner - Policy
FCDO Trade Policy Practitioner Courses
Civil Service Line Management Course - Foundation & Practitioner
Foreign Commonwealth Department