David Smiton
About David Smiton
David Smiton is the Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance at Alight Solutions, with extensive experience in managing compliance and security programs across various industries.
Title: Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance
David Smiton holds the position of Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance at Alight Solutions. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's governance frameworks, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. His extensive background in compliance and security positions him well to lead these critical functions at Alight Solutions.
Professional Background at Alight Solutions
David currently serves Alight Solutions, where he has been the Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance. Prior to this, he worked at NGA Human Resources, an Alight company, where he served in various roles including Director of Compliance & Delivery from 2019 to 2020, and GDPR & Security Programme Manager from 2016 to 2019. During his tenure, he played a key role in implementing GDPR compliance measures.
Experience at BBC
David Smiton spent four years at BBC as the Head of Security & Compliance Programmes, from 2012 to 2016. During this period, he worked on global security and compliance initiatives across multiple international bureaus in London, Salford, and other global locations. His efforts helped to enhance the security posture and compliance frameworks at the broadcasting giant.
Roles at EE
At EE, David held several key positions. He served as Head of Digital Channels Design & Development from 2011 to 2012, where he focused on the design and development of digital channels. Prior to that, he was Head of Desktop, Collaboration & Retail IT Infrastructure from 2009 to 2010, managing vital IT systems. His leadership in these roles contributed to significant advancements in the company's digital and IT infrastructure.
Education: MSc in Information Technology & Management
David Smiton achieved an MSc in Information Technology & Management from Sheffield Hallam University, where he studied from 1997 to 2000. His postgraduate education has contributed to his expertise in IT and management, enabling him to excel in various high-responsibility roles throughout his career.