David Satti is Chief Executive Officer, with extensive experience in strategic leadership, economic regulation and investment. His career spans senior roles as an executive leader, regulator and equity analyst, with a consistent focus on long-term value, organisational strength and public benefit.
David was appointed Interim CEO of WICS in 2024, before becoming permanent CEO in 2025. During this transition, he provided stability and clarity of direction, leading the organisation through a period of significant change. As CEO, he has strengthened governance and leadership arrangements, embedding clearer accountability and decision-making to support the organisation’s long-term objectives.
David has played a central role in shaping the organisation’s strategic and regulatory agenda, including leadership of work underpinning the 2021–27 Review of Charges, which was subject to OECD peer review. He has worked closely with Scottish Water and industry stakeholders to address the long-term challenges of infrastructure renewal, investment prioritisation and the transition to NetZero emissions by 2040.
As Chief Executive, David led the organisation’s preparation for SRC27, ensuring a robust evidence base, clear strategic priorities and a credible long-term framework to guide future investment and regulatory decisions. Earlier in his career, he also contributed to the development of Scottish Water’s £2.5bn investment programme during the 2010–15 review of charges, with a particular focus on efficiency and value for money.
Before joining the regulatory sector, David worked as an equity analyst at a privately owned asset management firm with approximately $1bn under management, gaining broad experience of business strategy and performance across global markets.
David is a CFA Charter holder. He holds a first-class bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Strathclyde and an Executive MBA with distinction from London Business School.