David Percival MBE was Managing Director of Deloitte’s China International Business Development Group, which he devised and founded.

He formerly led UKTI’s Investment teams across China and was a senior British Consul in Shanghai and Commercial Director for UKTI at Shanghai World Expo. In his time in Shanghai, David has supported over 200 Chinese companies investing in the UK and advised UK companies in China from start-ups to FTSE100.

David is also Chairman of the Manchester China Forum, which was established by George Osborne in 2013. He supports the Forum in its long-term commitment to UK-China commercial collaboration by focusing on increasing Greater Manchester’s commercial connectivity with the country. His brief includes building effective relationships with senior figures and decision makers throughout China. He works between China and UK and has a deep understanding and knowledge of Chinese and British culture.

David was awarded the MBE for services to UK business interests with China.