David Ward MBE

Interests

• Awarded an MBE for services to charity


• CEO, MS Webb Limited


• CEO and Co‑founder, Abigail’s Footsteps


• Founder and Chair, City Security Council


• HMG Secure Innovation Security Reviewer (Secure Innovation Security Review Programme Approved)


• Chartered Security Professional


• Fellow of the Security Institute


• Member, Association of Security Consultants


• Co‑founder and funder, Project Kestrel Fire Awareness Training Initiative


• Member, Stillbirth Review Board, Medway Hospital


• Ambassador, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust


• Freeman of the City of London


• Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals


• Named Kent Businessperson of the Year (2006)

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  David is an experienced security and charity leader with a long track record of founding, growing and supporting organisations across both sectors. Drawing on many years as a CEO, currently at MS Webb and as co‑founder of the baby loss charity Abigail’s Footsteps, he is particularly keen to give back by mentoring small businesses and charities. He is happy to offer guidance on governance, strategy, operational resilience and fundraising, and enjoys helping emerging leaders navigate challenges he has faced himself. David’s approach is practical, empathetic and solutions‑focused, with a strong emphasis on doing the right thing for people and communities.