Dave Stewart
Dave is the founder and chief executive of the Fresh Air Leadership Company. His passion for developing high-performing teams and leaders stems from experience gained as a member of a rock band, a mountain rescue team and elite units of the British Army. During his career he has held senior leadership and non-executive roles in various private, public and not-for-profit organisations.
LETTERS & TITLES
Chartered Director, Masters Organisation Change, MBA, BSc(Hons) Physics, Fellow of the Institute of Directors, graduate of Common Purpose; and member of the Institute for Outdoor Learning and Mountain Training Association. Qualified Mountain Leader.
MORE ABOUT DAVE
Married with two grown-up children, and owner of two artificial knees! Servant to an inspiring, blind Springer spaniel called Issy. Loves real conversations, laughter, walking, gravel biking and kayaking. Fascinated by antique maps and the stories they tell. And fascinated by the stories people tell of lives fully lived.
FAVOURITE INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACES
Inside around a roaring bothy fire with friends and strangers when the weather outside is foul! And equally, sharing a drink and some food in a decent pub or restaurant!
Outside on the West Coast of Scotland with its white beaches, crystal water, rocky islands and mountains. Simply awesome! Not during the midgy season of course.
CAREER HIGHLIGHT
All my parachutes having opened, and starting my own business. Similar in many respects!
FAVOURITE FILM
Jungle Book
FAVOURITE QUOTE
“Always look on the bright side of life.”
As sung by Eric Idle in the Life of Brian and the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.