DAVID SUMMERS

After Newcastle University, David enjoyed a 30-year career with Shell in their UK and overseas petrochemical, coal, and oil businesses. In 1996, David established a consultancy, servicing oil and manufacturing companies in USA, UK, Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent. He was also a project funding advisor to Shell’s environmental UK CSR step-out. Simultaneously David became a board member on Harrow Council’s Strategic Partnership, Chair of Greener Harrow, Chair of the Community Engagement Forum, a member of the Project Development Board, and an adviser to Harrow Town Centre & Major Projects Panel. In 2004, David as de facto Facilities Manager of Pinner Synagogue, commenced a complete refurbishment and re-engineering of the safety and security infrastructure. He is a member of the Synagogue’s security management team. In 2014, David successfully managed a complex 3-year planning application process and the licensing / permission to establish an Eruv for the Pinner Jewish Community. He subsequently jointly project-managed its construction and remains involved. David also advises residents on planning applications which, on one occasion, included representing them in the High Court. He is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the Energy Institute, Pinner Probus and B’nai B’rith UK.