Germain (pictured) has held senior leadership roles at organisations including QBE, RSA, RBS, Deutsche Bank, Close Brothers and GE Capital.

In addition, Germain is a non-executive director at Investec plc, Wetherbys Bank/Arkle Finance, an external member of the University of Cambridge Audit Committee, a trustee at Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and a patron for the Sickle Cell Society.

Other members of Cynozure’s advisory board include Adam Elman, director of sustainability (Europe, Middle East and Africa) at Google; Ellie Norman, chief marketing officer at Formula E; Jagpal Jheeta, chief product officer at the Financial Conduct Authority; Kim Gray, former insurance and financial services consulting head; and Susie Moan, global chief data and analytics officer at Just Eat Takeaway Group.

Jason Foster, founder and chief executive at Cynozure, said: “David brings incredible experience across many of our core clients’ industries, alongside a values-led approach that aligns really well with Cynozure’s purpose.

“His insight into leadership, technology transformation and inclusive culture will be hugely valuable as we continue to scale our impact for clients.”

Germain added: “At a time when technology, data and AI are fundamentally reshaping how organisations operate, compete and create value, Cynozure’s focus on delivering meaningful and responsible business outcomes strongly resonates with my own experience and values.”