David JH Aston
Advisory Board Member,
Emrys Group
David Aston is an experienced technology executive and advisory board member for Emrys Group, with over 25 years of leadership across global corporations, financial services, and regulated industries. He brings deep expertise in IT strategy, data strategy, cybersecurity governance, digital transformation, and enterprise risk management.
As a former Chief Digital Officer and VP of Data Strategy & IT, David has managed technology budgets exceeding £70 million and led multicultural teams of 170+ across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, delivering enterprise-scale transformation programmes. His governance experience spans cybersecurity oversight, regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR), and business resilience frameworks.
David holds certifications including TOGAF Enterprise Architecture, AWS Solutions Architect, and Six Sigma Black Belt, with executive education from MIT. He advises boards and executives on business strategy, technology investments, cyber risk mitigation, and digital innovation, translating complex technical matters into actionable strategic insights.