Dave Edwards

Dave Edwards

EVP, Global Business Development at R3
New York, Estados Unidos

Sumário

A graduate of the State University of New York, Dave started his career in Agency Account Management with roles at Ogilvy, MRM and other agencies. It was his move to digital agency R/GA in 2005 where his career truly blossomed. Promoted to a Business Development role in 2012, Dave oversaw one of the most successful agency growth phases in the industry, helping R/GA become a global powerhouse and recognized leader in the industry when it comes to Digital Transformation. Dave joined R3 in 2020 to lead Global Business Development with a focus on the U.S and Europe.

Sector Experience
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Positions

EVP Global Business Development
R3
New York, Estados Unidos
September 2020 - Present (3 anos 6 meses)
R3 is a leading global consultancy group, focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of marketers and their agencies. The company enables its clients to gain competitive edge and better return on investment from their marketing efforts. R3 works with 12 of the world’s top 20 marketers including Unilever, AB InBev, Mastercard, Mercedes Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung and Kimberly Clark.
New Business Committee Member
New York, Estados Unidos
January 2016 - Present (8 anos 2 meses)
SVP, Managing Director, Business Development, U.S.
New York, Estados Unidos
March 2015 - Present (9 anos)
In his position Dave is responsible for net new business growth of R/GA across the U.S. and reports into the EVP, Chief Growth Officer.
Global Head of Growth
BeenThereDoneThat
Estados Unidos
March 2020 - September 2020 (6 meses)
Upper funnel extraordinaire having made 110 introductions in just 110 days. This during a global pandemic and a struggling economy.
SVP Managing Director, Growth, US
New York, Estados Unidos
March 2015 - March 2020 (5 anos)
SVP Managing Director, Growth, US Mar 2015 – Mar 2020
In his position Dave is responsible for net new business growth of R/GA across the U.S. and reports into the EVP, Chief Growth Officer.

VP, Managing Director, Business Development Mar 2013 – Feb 2015
In his position Dave is responsible for the growth of R/GA and reports into the EVP, Chief Growth Officer.

Managing Director, Business Development Mar 2012 – Mar 2013
In his position Dave is responsible for the growth of R/GA and reports into the EVP, Chief Growth Officer.

Managing Director, Mobile & Social Platforms Mar 2011 – Mar 2012

Group Director, Mobile & Social Platforms Jan 2009 – Mar 2011
In this newly created global role, Edwards will help elevate the agency’s mobile offering, which helps clients concept and develop mobile business solutions, applications, and campaigns.

Group Account Director Dec 2005 – Dec 2008
VP, Managing Director, Business Development
New York, Estados Unidos
March 2013 - February 2015 (1 ano 11 meses)
In his position Dave is responsible for the growth of R/GA and reports into the EVP, Chief Growth Officer.
Managing Director, Business Development
New York, Estados Unidos
March 2012 - March 2013 (1 ano)
In his position Dave is responsible for the growth of R/GA and reports into the EVP, Chief Growth Officer.
Managing Director, Mobile & Social Platforms
New York, Estados Unidos
March 2011 - March 2012 (1 ano)
Group Director, Mobile & Social Platforms
New York, Estados Unidos
January 2009 - March 2011 (2 anos 2 meses)
In this newly created global role, Edwards will help elevate the agency’s mobile offering, which helps clients concept and develop mobile business solutions, applications, and campaigns.
Group Account Director
New York, Estados Unidos
December 2005 - December 2008 (3 anos)
VP, Account Director
New York, Estados Unidos
March 2005 - September 2005 (6 meses)
VP, Account Director
New York, Estados Unidos
March 2005 - September 2005 (6 meses)
Partner, Management Supervisor
OgilvyOne Worldwide
New York, Estados Unidos
2000 - 2005 (5 anos)
Partner, Management Supervisor
OgilvyOne Worldwide
Chicago, Estados Unidos
2000 - 2005 (5 anos)
Account Manager
Mountain Lakes, Estados Unidos
1999 - 2000 (1 ano)
Account Manager
The Lunar Group Inc.
1999 - 2000 (1 ano)
Dir of Communications
Gemini Sound
1997 - 1999 (2 anos)
Dir of Communications
Gemini Sound
1997 - 1999 (2 anos)
Account Manager
Bristol, Reino Unido
1995 - 1997 (2 anos)
Account Manager
Anderson & Lembke
Estados Unidos
1995 - 1997 (2 anos)
Account Executive
MSA Advertising & Public Relations
1989 - 1995 (6 anos)
Account Executive
MSA Advertising & Public Relations
1989 - 1995 (6 anos)

Educação

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies

1985 - 1989 (4 anos)
Besides being a Communications major I was very involved in the campus radio station WRNP-FM, as a Sports Director, Chief Engineer and Station Manager. I also wrote for the school newspaper, The Oracle.

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

1985 - 1989 (4 anos)
Besides being a Communications major I was very involved in the campus radio station WRNP-FM, as a Sports Director, Chief Engineer and Station Manager. I also wrote for the school newspaper, The Oracle.

1981 - 1985 (4 anos)

1981 - 1985 (4 anos)

Associações pro

American Association of Advertising Agencies, New York

New Business Committee member
January 2016 - Present (8 anos 2 meses)

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