David W Heathcote is a remarkable innovator, inventor, designer, and IP compiler with a passion for electrical fire prevention. He is the founder of The PIP, which stands for Pre Ignition Protection, and his products are unique in their electric fire prevention range. Additionally, the company’s ethos is built around being missionaries in the industry. Initially co-founded with his wife, Christine, The PIP is dedicated to bringing innovative and life-saving products to the market. The company's corporate social responsibility initiatives aim to empower and provide opportunities to the underprivileged and create jobs.

David has extensive expertise in electrical engineering, having previously worked as an electrical engineer for Midlands Electricity Board HQ before embarking on his journey as a freelancer. He is a former director of Peccater Safety Products and Indumission, and the founder director of GWSRplc. Besides inventing and designing, David is a leader committed to community projects such as Pro Active Vision Berkeley Vale Community Rail-Link Project.

David Heathcote's educational background includes studies at Cleeve School, and his professional experience revolves around innovation, invention, product design, community development, and electrical engineering. His passions include addressing property fire safety issues, creating corporate social responsibility initiatives and empowering the underprivileged.