- TakTik StudioMarketing & Sales Director UKVIDEO GAMES & ANIMATIONNovember 2024 - Today (3 months)Londonderry, United KingdomTak’Tik Studio is an international 3D rendering studio geared towards architecture, design, and content creation agencies:
- Responsible for launching and leading Tak'Tik Studio's UK operations, establishing the company as a trusted partner for architecture, design, and content creation agencies
- Spearhead the establishment of the UK office, including market entry strategy, and operational setup to ensure a strong presence in the competitive London market
- Build and manage relationships with key architectural and design firms, delivering tailored 3D rendering solutions and ensuring exceptional client satisfaction
- Develop and execute comprehensive sales and marketing strategies
- Provide leadership to align UK operations with Tak'Tik Studio's global objectives, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across teams
- Define the UK go-to-market strategy, leveraging industry insights to position Tak'Tik Studio as a premier service provider in 3D rendering
- TyynikkiPart-time / Fractional Commercial & Marketing LeaderLUXURY GOODSJune 2024 - Today (8 months)London, United KingdomCrystal jewellery and healing for you and your home:
- Reviewed and provided recommendations for the existing corporate strategy
- Designed and aligned marketing and sales tactics to achieve key business objectives
- Researched and proposed new sales avenues, including wholesale distribution and selective retail boutiques in London
- Developed strategies for selling and shipping to the European Union from the UK
- Assisted in preparing the business for the high season, including Christmas sales
- Holistic Wellness CentrePart-time / Fractional Commercial & Marketing LeaderSPORTSMarch 2024 - November 2024 (9 months)London, United KingdomHWC is an urban sanctuary for self-improvement providing Reformer Pilates, yoga, mindfulness, workshops, retail, and a café in the heart of London:
- Conducted thorough market research, competitive analysis of the wellness, fitness, and hospitality industries
- Developed financial projections, including pricing models, studio timetables, profit and loss statements, and cash flow forecasts
- Managed the budgeting for renovations and fit outs, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to project timelines
- Developed a fundraising campaign, including a business plan, financial projections, pitch deck, and grant applications
- Identified and evaluated appropriate operating systems for CRM, marketing, and booking systems to ensure seamless operations
- Negotiated successfully with commercial estate agents and Westminster Council to secure a favourable lease agreement
Benjamin May and 2 other people have recommended David
It was a pleasure to work with David and I was very grateful for his insights and his calming nature in a working capacity. I would work with David again and I would recommend him to others.
Working alongside David was always very motivating as he strives to inspire colleagues and suppliers, and get the best results from them. His creativity and ability to think outside the box really helped exceed the company's objectives.
I'd highly recommend David to any business - no project is ever too big or small for him! I would definitely work with him again.
What impresseed me most was his ability to 'think outside the box' and come up with meaningful strategies to push the company forward.
David's standard of work is exemplary and I would not hesitate to work with him again.
- Executive Master in Business Administration (E.M.B.A.) with MeritBayes Business School, London (U.K.)2018Dissertation: “The impact of digitalisation on FTSE 100 companies’ performance”. Modules & electives: Silicon Valley international elective, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Applied Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, M&A. Cass consultant for Engie Factory in Santiago (Chile) on two green mobility projects.
- Master of Arts (M.A.), European Marketing & ManagementIDRAC business school, Lyon (France)2005Major in International Business with a dissertation on “The cluster organisation of the Lighting sector in the Rhône-Alpes region (France)”. Exchange year College for International Studies (CIS), Madrid (Spain).
- BaccalaureatLycée Saint-Exupéry, Lyon (France)2001
- Advanced leadership skillsBayes (formerly Cass) Business School, London (U.K.)2018
- Team transition & transformationBayes (formerly Cass) Business School, London (U.K.)2017
- Advanced presentation skillsBayes (formerly Cass) Business School, London (U.K.)2016
- The emotionally skilful leaderBayes (formerly Cass) Business School, London (U.K.)2015
- Negotiation skillsBayes (formerly Cass) Business School, London (U.K.)2017
- Project ManagementBayes (formerly Cass) Business School, London (U.K.)2015