David Acutt

With a passion for technology and its offshore applications, Dave serves as an independent board member for prominent Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands technology companies, foundations, and related offshore structures. His expertise in finance, audit, cyber security, and compliance matters adds significant value to the client boards he advises.

Drawing from a wealth of experience in entity formation, management, and regulatory advisory, Dave's clients benefit from his insightful guidance and strong relationships with market service providers. He is actively involved in Leeward's digital assets practice, serving as director and supervisor for various entities, including Web3 companies, DAOs, FinTech, CeFI, and DeFi protocol firms.

Dave's professional journey began at Deloitte South Africa, where he honed his skills before expanding his horizons through assignments in Prague, Toronto, and the Cayman Islands. Prior to joining Leeward, he held the esteemed positions of Finance and IT Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at one of the Cayman Islands' longest-standing Corporate Service providers. Additionally, Dave served as the Finance and Operations Manager at the Maples Group, further enriching his industry expertise.

Academically, Dave holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an Honours in Finance with Certified Theory of Accounting from the esteemed University of Cape Town and the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, respectively. As a testament to his dedication and professionalism, he is an approved person and Professional Director registered pursuant to the Directors Registration and Licensing Act, 2014. Moreover, Dave is a Notary Public and holds citizenships in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and British Overseas Territories. Currently, he enjoys permanent residency in the Cayman Islands.