David Juul Ledstrup

David Juul Ledstrup has extensive experience in the field of creative and strategic planning, particularly in the areas of social media and influencer marketing. From 2010 to 2012, they worked as a Communications Manager at JSG ApS. David then joined Bigum&Co, where they held various roles including Social Media Advisor, Digital Media Advisor, and Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2016.

In 2016, David moved to Mediabrands Danmark, where they served as a Creative Strategy Director & Head of Social. David'sresponsibilities included aligning social media content creation, handling, and distribution across multiple in-house agency brands. David also engaged in lecturing, consulting, public speaking, and business development activities within IPG Mediabrands' agencies in Denmark and the Nordic region until 2020.

Following their time at Mediabrands Danmark, David joined MARVELOUS Nordic as a Head of Social, and later as a Content Strategy Director. David'srole involved leading creative campaign efforts, optimizing production and media distribution, spearheading influencer marketing campaigns, and managing the social media team. David was also part of the management team, contributing to the strategic and financial direction of the agency.

In 2020, David started their independent career as a Creative- and Strategic Planner and Social Media Specialist. David provided strategic and creative consulting to brands and individuals, participated in advisory boards, and served as a speaker at various events, webinars, and podcasts.

Currently, David serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Kubbco. In this role, they are responsible for leading global strategic efforts, conducting research, planning, and overseeing the community and paid social teams. David'skey focus is enabling creativity through human and cultural insights, as well as building teams and strategies to grow and scale brands with impactful content and campaigns.

David Juul Ledstrup earned a Bachelor's degree in Global Communication and Media Studies from Roskilde University, where they studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2001, they attended Bagsværd Kostskole og Gymnasium and obtained their Student diploma, with a focus on SSX. In 2017, David acquired an European Advertising Certificate from the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA). Additionally, in 2016 and 2017, they attended IPG Mediabrands where they completed the Manager Blueprint program, however, the field of study for this program was not specified.