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Dave Waters

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Executive Director, Commercial Banking at Coutts at Coutts
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Dave Waters is a long-serving Executive Director at Coutts, having been with the bank since 1986. He leads a commercial banking team that specializes in the professional, financial, and leisure sectors, focusing on fostering growth for established businesses through long-term, relationship-based banking.

Outside of his banking career, Dave is a founder member of an award-winning community theatre company in Essex. He is passionate about making Shakespeares works fun and accessible to local audiences, demonstrating a deep commitment to the arts and his community.

He has spent most of his working life at Coutts, helping businesses and colleagues navigate changing environments together.

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Current Role
Executive Director, Commercial Banking at Coutts
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Dave shows up

Generous
Achievment Oriented
Fast Adopter

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Priorities

Topics Dave cares about

UK Professional Services
He recently shared a detailed market analysis for 2025-2026 on the UK's legal, consulting, and accounting sectors, highlighting trends and resilience.
AI in Business
Considers AI the defining driver of change in the professional services industry, believing it reshapes delivery models and accelerates productivity.
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Career

Work history

1-2013
Executive Director, Commercial Banking at Coutts
Coutts
1-2009 - 12-2012
Director, Commercial Banking
Coutts
11-2004 - 12-2008
Business Development Manager
Coutts
3-1997 - 10-2004
Commercial Banker
Coutts
2-1986 - 2-1997
Banking Officer
Coutts
In the press

Media appearances

Executive of the Queen's bank Coutts denies it was an 'old boys' club'. Featured in Daily Mail
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Education
Education details unavailable
University of Life
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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