Background and industry experience

David is a Partner and Head of Agribusiness, providing farm consultancy and management services. He also specialises in Anaerobic Digestion (AD) within the Sustainable Energy sector. David has been involved with over 70 AD projects, from small scale to large gas to grid projects across the UK, from Scotland to the Isle of Wight. His AD work has included feasibility studies and due diligence reports for lending, as well as negotiating terms for site leases to developers and crop supply agreements. David's role in the Farms team includes farm business consultancy, subsidy and grant schemes, as well as farm management across the central Midlands. Work has included large farming businesses, including one in Russia and the Ukraine.

Before joining Fisher German in 2008, David worked for Velcourt and Bidwells. David graduated from Reading University with a degree in Agriculture, gaining a Masters in Business Administration in 2003.

He lives on the family farm near Stratford Upon Avon and is a keen cyclist.

About me

When did you join Fisher German?
2008

Why did you join Fisher German?
To join a growing Rural team

What has been your favourite project and why?
Tricky one - probably overseeing a £10M AD plant build for a bank because of the complexity of the project

Most admired, non-property brand?
Apple

Top pastime?
Road cycling

Best holiday destination?
French Alps to ski or cycle

One item to take to a desert island?
A boat

Who would you like to be stranded in a lift with?
Barack Obama

Favourite film?
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy