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David MacFarlane

Chairman of the Investment Oversight Committee

David brings decades of experience in investment management, governance, and strategic development. His career has spanned senior roles in multi-asset investing developing a deep understanding of risk management, and financial advice solutions, making him exceptionally well-equipped to oversee MKC Invest’s portfolio management process.

Over 20 years at HSBC Asset Management, he led teams providing investment solutions for financial advisers and high-net-worth clients. He has developed and chaired structures ensuring rigorous oversight of investment strategies and the sales process and, as a specialist in multi-asset solutions, he played a key role in creating and launching low-cost managed portfolio services (MPS) for IFAs.

A Chartered Fellow of the CISI, David holds both the CISI Diploma and Certificate in Investment Management. He is a strong advocate for investor education and engagement, having led industry webinars, podcasts, and mentoring programmes. Beyond his professional career, he is committed to charitable and educational causes, serving as Chair of Governors at Spring Lane Primary School and supporting veteran organisations such as Pilgrim Bandits.