David Higgins Chairman, Inception Partners Prior to founding Inception Partners, David spent circa 20 years building Harvey Nash plc into a £500m turnover global professional services organisation. David's roles have encompassed Managing Director, Chief Executive, Executive Deputy Chairman and most recently Non-Executive Deputy Chairman. As a highly effective senior international business leader, his past successes have included growing Harvey Nash significantly in terms of size, revenue and profits and expanding the previously UK-centric organisation to deliver a global footprint covering Europe, Asia-Pacific and the USA. David has a proven track record in creating growth, both organically and via strategic acquisitions. He has also taken a private business through to a successful flotation and listing on the London Stock Exchange. He currently advises the boards of six SME companies.