A distinguished British civil servant, Sir David Durie boasts a remarkable career in public service. His tenure as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar from 2000 to 2003 exemplifies his seasoned leadership. Before this, he held the esteemed position of Director General for Enterprise and Regions at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in London. Additionally, he served as the UK Deputy Permanent Representative (Deputy Ambassador) to the European Union in Brussels. 
 
Throughout his illustrious career, Sir David held various roles within London’s Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and served as First Secretary of the UK delegation to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris. He also served as the Chairman of the Durie Family Association and as vice-chair of the Governors of a C of E Primary School for an impressive 12 years. His dedication even extended to volunteering as a games maker during the London 2012 Olympics.  
 
Born in Glasgow, Sir David Durie pursued his education at Fettes College, Edinburgh, and later attended Christ Church, Oxford. He graduated with a degree in physics from Oxford University before embarking on his civil service journey. His accomplishments include being a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he holds the distinction of being a Knight of St. John (KStJ) and has also been knighted as KCMG (Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George).