David Farquhar

Biography

In the past three and a half decades I have built a track record of delivering shareholder value through growth, having started, developed and invested in 20 companies, selling 13 and the hard-won experience of having lost three. Those events can sometimes deliver the most valuable lessons.

Most recently, I led the rapid global growth of world-leading vertical farm manufacturer Intelligent Growth Solutions, after failing to retire following the successful sale of HR SaaS vendor WorkPlace Systems. Stepping down as a CEO after three and a half decades at the wheel has enabled me to focus on an ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) agenda. The John Muir Trust is the ‘E’, CHAS (Children’s Hospices Across Scotland) is the ‘S’ and my work in supporting numerous early-stage founders is the ‘G’.

I have been a Member of the Trust for around 20 years. I am eager to find a new way to lend my experiences and skills to the protection and restoration of wild places through natural processes as well as the broader fight against climate change. I also bring extensive experience of media relations and public affairs at the highest level through engagement with global titles and heads of state and government.

Member since

2000