David Guillebaud

David Guillebaud serves as the Owner of Charlemagne Ventures since November 2010, providing advisory and coaching services to senior executives on digital disruption. As an Associate Partner at Elixirr since November 2013, David engages in digital transformation initiatives on a part-time basis. David holds the position of Director at Dragons in Europe Ltd, specializing in innovative approaches to teaching Mandarin to Western learners since 2015. Previously, David was the Chairman of International at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants, advising clients on technology implementation from 2004 to 2010, and Chairman of the Advisory Board at InfoX Systems and Technologies from 2004 to 2007, overseeing a turnaround strategy in response to digital media changes. David's extensive career began at Arthur D. Little, where a 23-year tenure as Director focused on the global travel, tourism, and hospitality sector. David earned an MBA from INSEAD in 1975 and received education at Monkton Combe School. Additionally, David authored the book "Disruption Denial: Why companies are ignoring the disruptive threats that are staring them in the face."