David McKnight, ACC, is a seasoned business consultant turned image and brand consultant, executive coach, and author. With over 20 years of experience in corporate America, McKnight has developed core competencies in executive presence, corporate etiquette, business and career coaching, brand design, business strategy consulting, team development, business transformation, change management, customer experience, operating models, governance models, and customer relationship management. His experience spans a range of industries, including financial services, healthcare, retail, and technology.

McKnight holds multiple degrees and certificates, including a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Philosophy from Rutgers University. He is also a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and has completed a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University.

As the owner and founder of McKnight Image Lab, he now integrates his corporate expertise with his passion for personal development, style, and brand to help ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, and start-up enterprises achieve breakthroughs in building a strong and premium brand. He is a published author and frequent speaker on topics such as professional image, corporate etiquette, and developing a unique brand. McKnight's work has been featured in national media outlets such as Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal Market Watch, Time Out NY, MSNBC.com, Huffington Post, and more.