Sir David Haven Barran (23 May 1912 – 1 June 2002) was an English oilman who was a senior executive with Shell.

At the beginning of World War II he wanted to enlist, but was told his greatest contribution would be to continue his work in the petroleum industry to ensure fuel for the British Eighth Army.

Barran returned to London in 1961 and was elected a director of Shell Transport and Trading.

In 1967 Barran was elected chairman of Shell Transport and Trading and by 1969 he was the highest paid person in the UK with a salary of £72,818.

Following the death of Lord Armstrong of Sanderstead in 1980, Barran served as the chairman of the Midland Bank from 1980 until 1982.