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Writer and Strategist, Doteveryone Interim CEO

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

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Biography

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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What are Russell Davies's speaking fees?

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What topics does Russell Davies speak about?

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.

Is Russell Davies available for international events?

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Does Russell Davies deliver virtual or online keynotes?

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).

How long is a typical keynote by Russell Davies?

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.

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What languages does Russell Davies present in?

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What makes Russell Davies a strong fit as a keynote speaker?

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What kind of events can Russell Davies speak at?

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Does Russell Davies offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?

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How far in advance should we book Russell Davies?

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