David Kester

David is the Founder of strategic design consultancy, DK&A, and the executive training school Design Thinkers Academy London. He works with business, governments and the third sector to turn systemic challenges into innovative brands, products and services. As former CEO for the UK Design Council he pioneered projects with the NHS and shaped the first economic report on design to HM Treasury. David's current projects range across sustainable technology, transport, retail transformation, and social equity. He is leading the Mayor of London's Design Lab on workforce integration. As a committed educator, he is an a Hon. Prof at Warwick Business School, and a Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Art.