Meet the GENECON team
David Tuck
Managing Partner
David established GENECON in 2004 following a professional
career in public and private sectors, including in local government
and a global management consultancy. Having worked at a senior
level in economic development and urban regeneration for over 30
years, he has been involved in most of the key areas of change in
the UK's urban landscape including core cities and growth points as
well as areas undergoing fundamental economic transition.
He specialises in urban strategy and project advice from an
economic perspective. He understands the dynamics of urban
economies and the evidence required to assess competitive
performance and to develop clear and achievable local growth plans.
His strategy work in cities such as Leeds and Sunderland and
sub-regions such as Tees Valley and Kent has promoted fresh
approaches to place economics. He has consistently promoted a focus
on the economics of urban investment, working alongside leading
urban design practitioners to ensure that place-making has a
coherent rationale, capable of leveraging private investment and
jobs.
David has led successful case-making to Government for many key
economic and regeneration projects including HCA and RDA
investments across the UK - from Tyneside to Thames Gateway, East
Durham to East Cowes, central Sheffield to central Southampton.
David also understands the local delivery challenge - he has
advised on new governance models to drive local economic growth and
delivery vehicles for major urban development schemes, as well as
innovative public-private collaborations in fields such as
renewable energy and business sector growth.
E: davidtuck@genecon.co.uk
T: 0113 245 2200