David Brain

David Brain has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the marketing and communications industry. David started their career as the Managing Director at Burson-Marsteller and later served as the Marketing and Communications Manager at eLogistics. David then became the CEO of BSMG Worldwide before joining Weber Shandwick as the Joint CEO in the UK. David played a pivotal role in transforming the agency and achieving profitability. David went on to serve as the CEO and President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Edelman, where they successfully turned around the business and led strategic brand work. David later became the CEO and President of Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa at Edelman, overseeing its modernization and digitization. During their tenure, the firm became a leading digital PR agency in the region. Additionally, David served as a Non-Executive Director at Enero Group and as an Advisory Board Member at The Spinoff. Currently, they hold leadership positions as the Chair of the Advisory Board at Parkable, Co-Founder at Stickybeak, and Chairperson at Share My Super, where they continue to contribute their expertise.

David Brain attended the University of East Anglia from 1980 to 1984, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Literature and History. Additionally, in 1981 to 1982, they attended the University of Redlands, where they also pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Literature & History.