UCAS Conference 2026

David Dewey is Founder and CEO of Shortlister, a leading video interviewing and assessment platform used by over 50% of UK universities, as well as major employers and institutions. He leads the company’s go-to-market strategy, partnering with organisations to modernise high-stakes selection processes at scale and support millions of applicants. 

With a background in assessment design, David is passionate about helping individuals present themselves with confidence at key transition points, from education into employment. His work focuses on using technology to make human decision-making fairer, faster and more accessible.