Dawood Gustave

Dawood Gustave is a well-known business leader, author, and consultant with an unforgettable trajectory. Raised in the Peckham neighborhoods of London, his unique experience demonstrates the power of diversity and how it shapes the creative and problem-solving abilities of a person. Despite his humble beginnings, Gustave is now the CEO of Reluctantly Brave, an innovative consultancy company aimed at helping companies innovate and adapt to change. He is also known for his Young Braves programme, which provides paid projects to young people between 16-24 while addressing issues of inequality and improving outcomes for the businesses involved.

Gustave has multiple perspectives into culture, innovation, equality, urban environments, and social policies gained through his experience working with Kidscompany, studying history at Oxford, and extensive travels around the world, particularly the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Gustave's hard work and dedication have won him several awards, including the EMPower & Financial Times #30 Global Ethnic Minority Business Leader in 2018 and Entrepreneur of the Year finalist at the British Black Business Awards in 2018. His unique leadership style and tireless dedication to changing the business landscape have made him one of the most influential people in London.