Stories that Move. Strategies that Deliver.

Dave Duarte is an impact marketer, entrepreneur, and speaker. His work blends storytelling, campaign strategy, and human-centered AI to mobilize action and achieve breakthrough results.

Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, Dave has led campaigns that have reached over a billion people, raised substantial funding, and changed policy.

He is the founder and CEO of Treeshake, a marketing agency focused on building buy-in for the policies, products, and people shaping a better future. He also chairs The Reach Trust, whose mobile learning platforms have helped millions improve literacy and employability.

Dave was the youngest-ever Programme Director at the UCT Graduate School of Business, where he created and taught courses on Social Media and Digital Age Leadership. He founded and led the Ogilvy Digital Marketing Academy, helping catalyze transformation across one of the world’s largest ad agency groups.

A pioneer in digital influence, he co-founded South Africa’s first social media agency, led Creative Commons South Africa, and served on the board of the Mail & Guardian. He has co-authored five books, including bestsellers like The Book Every Leader Needs to Read.

He has given talks and workshops in 25 countries, including at Davos, TEDx, and the United Nations.