David Reay

David is chief people officer at Immediate, the publisher of many popular brands, including Radio Times, Good Food and BBC Gardeners’ World.

He is an experienced HR thought leader with a track record of transforming people functions and driving business success across diverse industries.

His career spans tech, defence, finance, media, and entertainment having worked for industry leading companies including Sony Music, Tik Tok and BAE Systems.

David is passionate about building inclusive cultures, developing future leaders, and leveraging talent acquisition to secure a competitive edge.