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David Pearson


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Senior Lecturer in Leadership

I joined the University of Sunderland in March 2021 after many years working at a senior level in the private sector as a Learning and Development Specialist. In that time I have worked at a local, national and international level designing and delivering development programmes across all areas of business including leadership and management. My main areas of focus are:

  • Apprenticeships
  • Leadership and Management Development
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0 Accredited Practitioner)


Teaching and supervision

I am Programme Leader for the Senior Leader Apprenticeship and Module Lead for the following modules:

  • Leadership and Leader Identity
  • Developing Collaborative High-performing Cultures
    • Learning and Development
    • Leadership Development
    • Degree Apprenticeships

Last updated 28 February 2024