David Hearn is the Non-executive Company Chairman at Apt, a role he has held with the company since its inception in 2009, having met and developed a relationship with Robin during this time. David is a businessman and has spent his career working in and running international corporations, both large and small, private, and public, all over the world.

In these roles, David has lived in several countries and had the privilege of enjoying not only the culture but also the architectural environment of some of the world's most exciting and dynamic cities - including London, Barcelona, Sydney, and New York. As a result, he has gained a very broad experience of many different types of businesses and had the opportunity to contribute to their operations and particularly help them through the challenges of growth - both professionally and personally. 

That is why David’s position as Chairman has been instrumental in the continuing success of the business, imparting his rounded wisdom, allowing the studio to continue to develop not only great and creative architectural solutions, but also to create a dynamic and exciting team of inspired and inspiring people, something he finds both stimulating and fun to be a part of.

As well as being the Apt Company Chairman, David is currently Non-executive Chairman of SafeStore Ltd PLC, The a2 Milk Company Ltd.