David Heard is the retired Global Head of Risk and Controls at WPP, a creative transformation company, where he led the design of system, process, and controls across the global organization. As a Public Accountant and Internal Auditor, David has built a career using his expertise in system effectiveness reviews, industry trends, financial analysis, and projections to provide advice to a wide range of clients.

David was also the Vice President of Internal Audits at Moody’s Corporation, a business and financial services company. During his thirteen-year career at PwC, David served as the Senior Manager and managed audits for Fortune 500 clients. David earned a B.A. in Industrial Economics and Business Management from University of Nottingham. He is currently attending the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE).