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David Aobadia
Strategy, Marketing & Digital, MA & MBA
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3 recommendations
  • Suggested rate
    €876 / day
  • Experience15+ years
  • Response rate100%
  • Response time1 hour
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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Can work onsite in your office in
  • London and around (up to 50km)
  • Manchester and around (up to 10km)
  • Birmingham and around (up to 10km)
  • Liverpool and around (up to 10km)
  • Bristol and around (up to 10km)
Preferences

Project length

  • ≤ 1 week
  • ≤ 1 month
  • Between 1-3 months
  • Between 3-6 months
  • ≥ 6 months

Business sector

  • Agriculture
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Automobile
  • Aviation & Aerospace
+46 other

Banking & Insurance, Biotech, Chemical, Civic & Social Organizations, Civil Engineering, Consulting & Audits, Culture, Defense & Military, Digital & IT, E-commerce, Education & E-learning, Energy & Utilities, Entertainment & Leisure, Environmental, Fashion & Cosmetics, Film & AV, Health & Wellness, Hospitality, Human Resources, Import & Export, Internet of Things (IoT), Logistics & Supply Chain, Luxury Goods, Mechanical Engineering, Medical , Nano-technology, Pharmaceuticals industry, Press & Media, Public Safety, Public sector, Publishing, Raw materials industry, Real Estate, Research, Restaurants & Food Service, Retail (Large Retailers), Retail (Small Business), Social Networks, Sports, Software Publishing, Tech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel & Tourism, Video Games & Animation, Wine & Spirits

Company size

  • 1 person
  • 2-10 people
  • 11 - 49 people
  • 50 - 249 people
  • 250 - 999 people
+2 other

1000 - 4999 people, ≥ 5000 people

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David in a few words
Harnessing 18+ years in marketing, strategy, and business development, I've become a catalyst for enterprise growth across various geographic landscapes. With a foundational footing at 16th Ventures and a wealth of experience from dynamic roles across notable companies, I've married strategic business growth with tactical market entry and operations management, always with a keen eye toward actionable, data-driven solutions.

Core Achievements:
- Strategic Business Development & Global Operations:
- Founder and Managing Partner at 16th Ventures, specialising in strategy co-creation and CMO services.
- Successfully established and managed offices in England and France, stewarding operations across multiple continents.
- Achieved a staggering 345% growth to £250K within three years through strategic client identification and deal generation.
- Tangible Project & Event Management:
- Harmonised loyalty programs for Virgin Red, streamlining client experience across multiple brands.
- Steered Light + Building 2018 to success, curating a sales pipeline of €2.5M post-event at Feilo Sylvania.
- In-depth Market Research & Strategy Implementation:
- Conducted comprehensive market research and feasibility studies, paving the way for viable territorial expansions and segment entries.
- Generated 23 business plans, revitalised 11 websites and social media accounts, and launched over 50 workshops on diverse topics.
- Team Building & Strategic Partnership Development:
- Constructed a client base of 41 entities and orchestrated strategic partnerships with universities, governmental bodies, and investment forums.
- Skilfully recruited, trained, and cultivated consultants and business partners, aligning them with the company's growth trajectory.
Experience
  • Google
    CEO
    SOFTWARE PUBLISHING

    Menlo Park, CA, USA

    September 1998 - Today (25 years and 3 months)
    If I had to sum up my life up to this point, I'd say it's been one heck of a ride...
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3 recommendations
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JH
AM

Benjamin May and 2 other people have recommended David

Benjamin MayBM
Benjamin May
Barber and Blow
1/6/2023
Working with David on the strategy of our business was a very pleasant experience. He was diligent, patient, thoughtful and a great communicator. He helped us understand elements of our work that we did not and helped us see ideas and possibilities that we were not able to.

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.
Jessica HandysideJH
Jessica Handyside
Lorega Ltd
1/4/2023
David is an innovative and strategic marketing leader. His organisation and negotiation skills make him the perfect project manager.

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.

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Allan McDonald
1/4/2023
David, is a highly qualified marketer with extensive experience. He grasps what the client wants and needs extremely quickly!

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.

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