Russell Davies is a writer and strategist. He’s spent twenty-five years working with organisations like Nike, Apple, Microsoft, Honda and LOCOG (London 2012) figuring out what happens when organisations and services meet the internet. His most well-known work is probably the strategy development that led to Honda’s ‘Power Of Dreams’... Read more
Russell Davies is a writer and strategist. He’s spent twenty-five years working with organisations like Nike, Apple, Microsoft, Honda and LOCOG (London 2012) figuring out what happens when organisations and services meet the internet. His most well-known work is probably the strategy development that led to Honda’s ‘Power Of Dreams’ campaign and Nike’s Run London. He was Creative Director and Director of Strategy for the Government Digital Service and Director of Digital Strategy at the Co-op.
He is currently Interim CEO of Doteveryone
He cofounded Newspaper Club and RIG, is a Contributing Editor for Wired Magazine and is a Visiting Fellow at the Mile End Institute.
He’s the only person to have won both an APG Creative Planning Award Gold and a D&AD Black Pencil. (Only advertising people will be impressed by this.)
In his spare time he’s spent twelve years blogging, made a BBC programme (mp3) about the ‘Internet of Things’, organised the Interesting conferences and written a book about great British cafes. He talks regularly at tech/culture conferences and relentlessly mucks about on the internet.
His work has featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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You can book Russell Davies through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Russell's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Russell Davies's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Russell tailored to your event.
Russell Davies speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Russell to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Russell Davies for events worldwide, subject to Russell's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Russell Davies is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Russell can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Russell Davies on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Russell can offer.
Russell Davies delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Russell Davies's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Russell's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Russell Davies can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Russell's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Russell Davies is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Russell Davies, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Russell's current availability for your dates.