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About David

I am a creative professional with over 10 years of expertise in transforming enterprise-level workflows and digital solutions for global brands.

My speciality lies in bridging the gap between creative strategy and operational excellence, helping creative teams optimise their production processes through strategic workflow design and emerging technologies. Having successfully led creative departments and scaled automation programmes at Betway Group, Korn Ferry and most recently one of the world’s largest beverage brands, I provide bespoke advisory solutions that empower creative teams to achieve efficiency gains.

My track record includes implementing digital transformations that have reduced production timelines by up to 92%, delivering over £2 million in cost savings and significantly improving team retention and department performance. I am confident in translating complex operational challenges into practical solutions that respect brand guardianship whilst maximising ROI.

Whether consulting on workflow systems, leading implementations of digital production tools, conducting comprehensive department assessments, or developing creative operations frameworks, I bring a unique blend of creative leadership and operational expertise that transforms how brands produce and manage creative content at scale.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)

Experience

  • DECATHLON SE - SWITZERLAND
    Malt logoOn Malt
    HoursBack Assessment
    RETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)
    May 2026 - May 2026
    London, United Kingdom
    Delivered an AI Workflow Assessment for the Creative Manager at Decathlon Switzerland.
    The diagnostic session mapped three core bottlenecks across the creative function: meeting overhead, brief intake processes, and freelancer coordination.

    The resulting report identified approximately 17.5 hours of recoverable time per week across these workflows, with specific AI tool recommendations and a prioritised implementation plan.

    Delivered within 48 hours of the diagnostic session.
    AI Automation artificial intelligence AI Agent Creative Corporate strategy
  • Chili Publish
    Creative Solutions Lead
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING
    February 2025 - Today (1 year and 4 months)
    London, UK
    Spearheaded global creative automation and content production strategies for Coca-Cola’s StudioX platform. Served as the technical and strategic bridge between TCCC, CHILI Publish product teams, and a multi-agency ecosystem (WPP, VML, Hogarth). Designed scalable workflows and template architectures that democratised content creation while strictly adhering to global brand standards.
    Enterprise Creative Automation MarTech Solution Architecture Global Agency Governance
  • EKCS
    Creative Solutions Lead & Consultant
    June 2024 - February 2025 (8 months)
    Milton Keynes, UK
    Served as a strategic advisor for enterprise-level in-house agencies, specialising in the architecture of creative operations and workflow automation. Partnered with global clients to diagnose operational bottlenecks, engineer bespoke technology solutions, and drive business development through the delivery of scalable, high-efficiency production ecosystems.

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Education

  • Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, Visual Communications
    Ravensbourne College of Design and Communication
    2004
    Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, Visual Communications
  • Langley Park School for Boys
    2003

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