In the Driving Seat: David Teale, Chief Executive, North of England Excellence

16th February 15

David Teale is Chief Executive of North of England Excellence, which works to improve the competitiveness and productivity of the northern economy, and helps organisations enhance performance by inspiring, supporting and recognising excellence

Name
David Teale

Company
North of England Excellence

Position
Chief Executive

Apart from that
Chairman Solutions SK
Chairman Individual Solutions SK
Board Member Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
Board Member Parkway Green Housing Trust
Fellow Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Association with NAA
NoEE has been an NAA member for almost 12 months – we work to improve the competitiveness and productivity of the northern economy and help organisations enhance performance by inspiring, supporting and recognising excellence

Personal
Married; 4 daughters; 2 grandsons
Enjoy football and cricket but these days just watching, and travel

Favourite football team
Preston North End

Musical performer
Bruce Springsteen

Movie
The Graduate

Books
Catch 22

Best motoring moment
Driving down Highway 1 in California from Los Angeles to San Francisco – pretty scary at times when you don’t like heights

Best business advice you’ve ever received?
Surround yourself with the best possible people – find people who are even better than you.