David Ware
About David Ware
David Ware serves as the HR Organisational Design Transformation Lead at Legal & General, focusing on corporate planning and commercial strategy. He has extensive experience in human resources across various industries, including technology and financial services, and has a strong background in designing inclusion frameworks and operationalizing Agile models.
Work at Legal & General
David Ware currently holds the position of HR Organisational Design Transformation Lead at Legal & General, a role he has occupied since 2022. He also serves as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner for Tech and Fintech, a position he has held since 2019. In these roles, he has supported various functions including Risk, Finance, Shared Services, and Legal. His work focuses on corporate planning and commercial strategy, emphasizing executive partnering to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
David Ware studied at RMIT University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business with a focus on Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his education at the University of Cambridge, completing an Undergraduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from 2017 to 2018, followed by an Undergraduate Diploma in the same field from 2018 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in HR and organizational design.
Background
David Ware has a diverse professional background with director-level experience across multiple industries, including technology, financial services, and e-commerce. Prior to his current role, he worked at notable companies such as Nokia, DXC Connect, YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP, and Canonical Ltd. His roles have included Human Resource Business Partner and State Human Resource Manager, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of HR functions in various sectors.
Achievements
David Ware has demonstrated a strong capability in designing and implementing inclusion frameworks, resulting in double-digit growth in inclusion scores within engagement surveys. He has experience in business and cultural transformation, major reorganizations, and turnarounds. His specialization in creating Agile operating models and operationalizing project funnels has contributed to effective team and project transformations.
Cross-Functional Experience
David Ware possesses cross-functional experience in various areas, including IT & Change, Product Strategy, Design, Sales, Engineering, E-Commerce, Dev Ops, Infrastructure, Marketing, and Fintech. This broad expertise enables him to leverage data and technology effectively, strengthening processes and ensuring that organizational changes are sustainable.