David McLean

David is a former Royal Marines Commando with extensive experience in leadership, resilience and operating in demanding environments. Following his military career, David developed a long-standing career in mental health and wellbeing, working as a senior psychotherapist, helping individuals and businesses build confidence, resilience and positive change. His experience also includes entrepreneurship, training and organisational development.

David is now Head of Partnerships & Strategy at Secure Forests, where he focuses on strategic growth, developing partnerships and building relationships across the environmental, public, private and third sectors. His role brings together his experience in leadership, wellbeing, business and partnership development to help Secure Forests expand its impact and create new opportunities for the people and communities it supports.