David Stopforth

David Stopforth is a seasoned marketing and communications professional currently serving as the President of Initiative x Nike EMEA and Global Chief Communications Design Officer at Initiative, overseeing integrated media and communications planning globally from New York. With extensive experience in leadership roles, Stopforth previously led the T-Mobile account at Initiative, managed the media department at Wieden+Kennedy, and built a successful North American operation at m/SIX. Earlier career highlights include senior positions at ZenithOptimedia and Reebok, where strategic media planning and activation were key responsibilities. Stopforth began the professional journey at Carat and MEC after earning a BA Hons. in Economics and Social History from the University of Leeds.