David Mead is a leading voice in business, a compelling television broadcaster, and a celebrated organizational facilitator who blends rigorous research with the dramatic performance of mentalism. His career is dedicated to understanding what makes humans "tick" and how these underlying factors affect their thinking, feeling, and action—insights he delivers in motivational keynote sessions that leave audiences both laughing and learning.
Mead's expertise is built upon a first-class honors degree in International Business and extensive early career experience in leadership and strategic roles across the Hotel, Real Estate, and Retail sectors in Europe and the USA. This corporate experience directly informed his research focus: why two individuals in the same role can perform at dramatically different levels of success and effectiveness. On returning to Ireland, he became an award-winning lecturer and researcher in business and strategy at one of the country's leading universities.
David's personal interests in popular psychology, consumer behavior, and choice intersect seamlessly with his professional background. By integrating his love of live performance and mentalism, he has built a reputation for an innovative, electrifying style that forces audiences to think critically and unconventionally about the challenges and opportunities facing their organizations. His numerous successful BBC One TV projects have cemented his reputation as a sought-after presenter and household name in Northern Ireland. As a highly in-demand international speaker, David Mead is celebrated for delivering custom keynotes that collaborate with clients to co-author a bespoke session incorporating their mission and strategy. His core message is that without true ownership and accountability, no growth will occur. He empowers audiences with a practical toolkit they can use immediately to fundamentally change how they perceive their organization and their role within it, driving profound and sustainable improvements in performance.
