Speaker’s Bio

Stories that Move. Strategies that Deliver.

Dave Duarte is a speaker and strategist with a passion for helping people and organizations not just understand, but get truly excited and empowered to act on opportunities for improvement. 

In today's fast-evolving landscape, where information overload gives way to the AI enabled Intention Economy, Dave helps leaders cut through the noise, fostering genuine connections that drive loyalty and action.

Dave's approach is rooted in the belief that breakthrough results come from breakthrough relationships. He helps organizations understand and strategically connect with key individuals, leveraging the power of AI-driven insights to anticipate needs, personalize interactions, and deliver value. Backed in the timeless power of storytelling, his work builds emotional buy-in and energy for action.

As a leader in Marketing, Dave emphasises the critical role of story, design, and brand in influencing decisions. He has a proven track record of creating and executing highly effective public service campaigns that have reached over a billion people worldwide, and delivered substantial wins.

Named a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, Dave has worked on the ground in 25 countries, and led digital transformation at a multinational ad agency, directed university courses at post-graduate level, served on numerous boards, and founded and run several successful companies.