I have 10+ years’ experience across HR, operations, and community building—mainly in tech and entrepreneurial spaces. I’ve led coworking hubs, co-founded The House (a non-profit for women entrepreneurs), and built people-first systems and events that drive engagement, culture, and sustainable growth.More...
David Louis
Consultant@eXtraSense
Verified
Accomplished, knowledgeable and approachable SME business leader in the marketing services sector, with a proven track record in business management and growth, as well as client partnership and service development.
Excels in mentoring and leading people/teams to achieve business goals.
Comfortable defining strategy, implementing the plan or selling the story. Champions leveraging data and insights to identify opportunities that drive incremental sales and deliver ROI.
Strong business acumen, with a background that started with a degree in Accounts & Finance, followed by launching the Student Union Purchasing Consortium, whilst SU President, and then moving into Shopper Marketing; creating effective Sales Promotions and Sourcing POS, Merchandise & GWPs, initiating Loyalty Programmes and even Sponsorship deals before Activation, Field Marketing & Brand Experience.
A business leader, who is a super Account handler and team player, and who has worked across a number of channels & routes to market with a fantastic mix of clients including Diageo, Ferrero, P&G, L’Oreal, Orange and Coca Cola as well as many start-ups such as Served and VFC.
Achievements:
• Instrumental in the growth of every business worked for.
• Participated in 4 business acquisitions and established 3 startups, along with several business units within established companies.
• Generated over £100m in profitable new business in the last role, and more than £200m throughout career.
• Partnered with various brand owners to increase sales by millions(£), alongside significant improvements in distribution, availability, display, brand awareness and market insight.
• Mentored and developed over 100 individuals directly, with many progressing to leadership roles themselves.
• Innovated, managed and implemented numerous successful business initiatives, processes and changes, leveraging digital technology, data and insights for continuous improvement.
• Won various awards incl. DMA Gold and FM Agency of Year, 3 timesMore...