Cllr David Hodge (Conservative) is Deputy Chairman of South East England Councils (SEEC) and Leader of Surrey County Council. SEEC brings together county, unitary and district councils as a democratic voice for the South East. David was elected to Surrey CC in 2005, becoming leader in 2011. He was previously a district councillor for 12 years. Nationally, David is Chairman of the County Council Network. His political interests include investing in the economy and infrastructure.

Outside politics, David is a dedicated Rotarian, raising £3m to help eradicate polio and leading teams to Sierra Leone building hospitals, schools and villages.