David Wood
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Mark Earls
Woody and I have worked together on and off for 25 years in different contexts. And become friends and allies along the way. Every single time, whatever the project, he makes things better and makes me and the rest of the team better. That's leadership. Oh and we're virtually twins.
Jim Harrison
David is a fantastic leader. He has an innate ability to extract the very best from his teams. A natural at nurturing, he gives his time and wisdom generously! Whether you need advice on elevating a pitch, handling a tricky issue, or need a pep talk—his door is always open. He was a big part of why I joined Heavenly, and I hope I get the chance to work with him again sometime soon!
Marion Pascal
I met David when he was Group Chairman at BBL/P. Over 3 years, he was a true source of inspiration: it was a delight to learn from his client servicing and management skills. I am also very grateful that he shared with me his years of experience as a company and team leader when I set up my own company: he shared key entrepreneurial insights and tips while showing me amazing support. Above all, David is a lovely person, I always love every minute I chat with him!
Mark Earls
Woody and I have worked together on and off for 25 years in different contexts. And become friends and allies along the way. Every single time, whatever the project, he makes things better and makes me and the rest of the team better. That's leadership. Oh and we're virtually twins.
Jim Harrison
David is a fantastic leader. He has an innate ability to extract the very best from his teams. A natural at nurturing, he gives his time and wisdom generously! Whether you need advice on elevating a pitch, handling a tricky issue, or need a pep talk—his door is always open. He was a big part of why I joined Heavenly, and I hope I get the chance to work with him again sometime soon!
Marion Pascal
I met David when he was Group Chairman at BBL/P. Over 3 years, he was a true source of inspiration: it was a delight to learn from his client servicing and management skills. I am also very grateful that he shared with me his years of experience as a company and team leader when I set up my own company: he shared key entrepreneurial insights and tips while showing me amazing support. Above all, David is a lovely person, I always love every minute I chat with him!
Mark Earls
Woody and I have worked together on and off for 25 years in different contexts. And become friends and allies along the way. Every single time, whatever the project, he makes things better and makes me and the rest of the team better. That's leadership. Oh and we're virtually twins.
Jim Harrison
David is a fantastic leader. He has an innate ability to extract the very best from his teams. A natural at nurturing, he gives his time and wisdom generously! Whether you need advice on elevating a pitch, handling a tricky issue, or need a pep talk—his door is always open. He was a big part of why I joined Heavenly, and I hope I get the chance to work with him again sometime soon!
Marion Pascal
I met David when he was Group Chairman at BBL/P. Over 3 years, he was a true source of inspiration: it was a delight to learn from his client servicing and management skills. I am also very grateful that he shared with me his years of experience as a company and team leader when I set up my own company: he shared key entrepreneurial insights and tips while showing me amazing support. Above all, David is a lovely person, I always love every minute I chat with him!
Mark Earls
Woody and I have worked together on and off for 25 years in different contexts. And become friends and allies along the way. Every single time, whatever the project, he makes things better and makes me and the rest of the team better. That's leadership. Oh and we're virtually twins.
Jim Harrison
David is a fantastic leader. He has an innate ability to extract the very best from his teams. A natural at nurturing, he gives his time and wisdom generously! Whether you need advice on elevating a pitch, handling a tricky issue, or need a pep talk—his door is always open. He was a big part of why I joined Heavenly, and I hope I get the chance to work with him again sometime soon!
Marion Pascal
I met David when he was Group Chairman at BBL/P. Over 3 years, he was a true source of inspiration: it was a delight to learn from his client servicing and management skills. I am also very grateful that he shared with me his years of experience as a company and team leader when I set up my own company: he shared key entrepreneurial insights and tips while showing me amazing support. Above all, David is a lovely person, I always love every minute I chat with him!
Experience
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BBL/P
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Chairman
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Apr 2019 - Present
BBL/P Builds desire for the world's most aspirational brands. BBL/P specialises in supplying consultancy and agency services to leading luxury and premium brands. For over ten years we have supported our clients with a unique combination of market intelligence, strategic consultancy, data and consumer insights, digital marketing solutions and transformative creative ideas. We have developed a flexible business model around the specific needs of luxury and premium brands. We have an extensive experience in shaping our services to complement the strengths and bespoke needs of each of our clients. Show less
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Heavenly
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United Kingdom
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group CEO
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2019
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Brand Mary
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London, United Kingdom
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CEO
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May 2014 - Oct 2014
Brand Mary is the overall name for the various business interests of Mary Portas. It includes Mary's interests in British Manufacturing, her existing licence agreements, her relationship with Save the Children and Mary's Living and Giving as well as new product development and Mary's various consumer campaigns including The High Street Review. Brand Mary is the overall name for the various business interests of Mary Portas. It includes Mary's interests in British Manufacturing, her existing licence agreements, her relationship with Save the Children and Mary's Living and Giving as well as new product development and Mary's various consumer campaigns including The High Street Review.
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Portas Agency
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London, United Kingdom
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CEO
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Jun 2013 - May 2014
Portas is a fully integrated agency fuelled by the power of Mary Portas is a fully integrated agency fuelled by the power of Mary
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WPP
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Global Business Director
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Mar 2012 - Jun 2013
Led the pan-WPP team developing the next generation of marketing communications for the worlds largest telecommunications company. Led the pan-WPP team developing the next generation of marketing communications for the worlds largest telecommunications company.
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Rocket Surgery
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184 Shepherds Bush Road
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Non Executive Director
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Apr 2010 - Jun 2013
Rocket Surgery is a full service communications agency specialising in SMEs. Services include strategic planning and digital asset creation and management. Rocket Surgery is a full service communications agency specialising in SMEs. Services include strategic planning and digital asset creation and management.
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LEO SPORTS MARKETING LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Feb 2007 - Nov 2010
Working with an established and very successful team to manage and activate McDonald's various sponsorships Working with an established and very successful team to manage and activate McDonald's various sponsorships
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Leo Burnett
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Services Director
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2006 - 2010
Responsible for the McDonald's account Responsible for the McDonald's account
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Heavenly
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United Kingdom
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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2006 - 2006
Freelance Consultant working on new business Freelance Consultant working on new business
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WCRS
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partner
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2001 - 2005
Responsible for Camelot, Mr Kipling, Ferrero, Cable & Wireless/ Bulldog Broadband Responsible for Camelot, Mr Kipling, Ferrero, Cable & Wireless/ Bulldog Broadband
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NetNames
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Marketing and New Product Development Director
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2000 - 2001
Appointed to help turn around Clerkenwell-based, publicly quoted internet service provider, requiring overhaul of business model and product line-up. 2011 market capitalisation £143m. Appointed to help turn around Clerkenwell-based, publicly quoted internet service provider, requiring overhaul of business model and product line-up. 2011 market capitalisation £143m.
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BATES VMLY&R
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Denmark
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Client Services Director
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1991 - 2000
Responsible for Halifax, Royal Mail, Roche, and Energizer accounts and member of Executive team Responsible for Halifax, Royal Mail, Roche, and Energizer accounts and member of Executive team
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Founder
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Apr 1994 - Sep 1999
As an initiative for the Cordiant Group we established one of the first digital agencies in London. This was missionary work - at the very frontier of the adoption of the web - at that point a couple of years old. We gained projects from Bates clients including Kingfisher Group and HBOS As an initiative for the Cordiant Group we established one of the first digital agencies in London. This was missionary work - at the very frontier of the adoption of the web - at that point a couple of years old. We gained projects from Bates clients including Kingfisher Group and HBOS
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Board Director
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1986 - 1991
Responsible for Imperial Tobacco, National Dairy Council, Conservative Party, Ever Ready, Cussons, ICI Responsible for Imperial Tobacco, National Dairy Council, Conservative Party, Ever Ready, Cussons, ICI
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WCRS
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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1985 - 1986
Account Manager responsible for 3M, Qantas, RHM/Sharwood's Account Manager responsible for 3M, Qantas, RHM/Sharwood's
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Account Manager
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1983 - 1985
First job starting as Graduate Trainee. Worked on Wellcome, Coopers Animal Health, Panasonic, Pulsar, IDV First job starting as Graduate Trainee. Worked on Wellcome, Coopers Animal Health, Panasonic, Pulsar, IDV
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Education
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1980 - 1983
University of Oxford
MA (Hons), Politics, Philosophy and Economics -
2014 - 2014
The Institute of Directors
Accountancy (Accounting for non Financial people), A -
1975 - 1980
Oulder Hill School
5 A's at A Level (didnt have A* in those days), British Government and Politics, Economics, English Literature, English Language, History -
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