Academic Focus
An expert in leadership and strategy execution, David integrates theory and practice based on his experience in business management and as a consultant, alongside his ongoing research into adaptive leadership – which focuses on the ability of teams and organisations to thrive through uncertain and complex situations.
Recent Clients
Generali, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Ipsen Biotech, Gulf Business Machines, SAP, Pertrofac, Dubai Airports, Nestle.
Experience
David has 35 years of experience in business, consulting and academia. He is a consultant, researcher, sought-after speaker and author working with business leaders across Europe, the US, the Middle East, Africa, China and India. In 2019, he was cited on the Thinkers 50 Radar of top global management thinkers.
David has held senior positions in academia as head of department, and in business as a managing director. As an entrepreneur he has successfully grown and sold ventures in business consulting and software. David is also known for designing and facilitating executive programmes that are experiential, memorable and impactful.
In 2019, David co-authored, “What Philosophy Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader”. The book is an account of how we can reconnect companies, people and shareholder interests. It answers perennial leadership concerns regarding strategy formulation and execution, people engagement, key performance indicators and generational differences through the lens of philosophy.