David Bowie

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Non Executive Chair at Metacarpal Ltd

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

David is a commercial leader in medical and digital technology, serving as Non-Executive Chair at Metacarpal Ltd and Head of Partnerships at TouchPoints. health. With an engineering background from the University of Hertfordshire, colleagues describe him as technical, strategic, and passionate about building businesses with global ambitions.

Outside of his primary roles, he is deeply committed to fostering new ventures. He dedicates his time as a mentor and supporter for early-stage businesses through his work as an Enterprise Partner with the University of Strathclydes Inspire program, guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs.

He is helping guide a company developing an advanced upper-limb prosthesis designed to offer superior function, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Price-Sensitive

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

MedTech Commercialization
His career focuses on bringing healthcare devices and digital health platforms to international markets, combining his technical knowledge with strategic commercial leadership.
Healthcare Partnerships
As Head of Partnerships at TouchPoints. health, he actively builds collaborations with clinics, private healthcare providers, and digital health companies to drive growth and impact.
Startup Mentorship
He is passionate about supporting new businesses, serving as an Enterprise Partner for Strathclyde Inspire where he mentors entrepreneurs in the technology space.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Non Executive Chair at Metacarpal Ltd
6-2025
Head of Partnerships at TouchPoints.health | Driving Growth Through Strategic Collaboration at TouchPoints.health
9-2025
Commercial Champion - PCAD at University of Strathclyde
7-2017
Enterprise Partner- Strathclyde Inspire Supporter at University of Strathclyde
6-2021 - 6-2022
Commercial Champion - PCAD at University of Strathclyde

Education

1985 - 1989
BEng(HONS) from University of Hertfordshire
Disciplined Entrepreneurship from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Exp : 21 Location : Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Non Executive Chair at Metacarpal Ltd
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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