David Thomas - Head of Media and Communications
David runs a training consultancy (David Thomas Media Ltd) which specialises in distance learning and communication skills. He is a highly experienced broadcaster and trainer, involved in radio and online production for more than 25 years, mostly with the BBC World Service and local radio.
His connections with Africa began at the BBC when he produced radio magazines for national broadcasters all over the continent.
His expertise has taken him all around the world, working with broadcasters from Eastern Europe, the Far East, and the Caribbean as well as Africa.
He has set up distance learning courses for the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association and Thomson Foundation, aimed at broadcasters in Africa and elsewhere in the developing world. Subjects have included radio journalism, website production skills and change management.
He also helped set up the monthly Pick of the Commonwealth radio magazine programme and podcast.
David's hobbies include playing the piano, listening to music, and showing the world to his two young daughters.
