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David Braben
President & Founder, Frontier Developments · United Kingdom
David Braben is the President & Founder of Frontier Developments. Braben is based in the United Kingdom. Earlier roles include positions at Frontier Developments. Braben was born in 1964 in Basford and educated at Buckhurst Hill County High School and Jesus College.
David Braben founded Frontier Developments in 1994 and served as CEO for 28 years until August 2022, when he transitioned to President & Founder. He is a video game developer and co-creator of the Elite series, and co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on insider selling activity at Frontier Developments and the commercial success of Jurassic World Evolution 3. Earlier coverage also noted David Braben's induction into the UKIE Hall of Fame and marked the anniversary of his departure from the chief executive role at the company Braben founded nearly three decades prior.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 2, 1964 · Basford
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Education
- Buckhurst Hill County High School, Jesus College
- Awards
- BAFTA Fellowship, Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, honorary doctorate, Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Our coverage
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David Braben: FAQ
- Who is David Braben?
- David Braben is the President & Founder of Frontier Developments, based in United Kingdom.
- Where did David Braben work previously?
- Earlier roles include Frontier Developments (CEO, until 2022).
- Where was David Braben educated?
- David Braben studied at Buckhurst Hill County High School, Jesus College.