Dave Edwards
Dave Edwards is a seasoned advertising and business development professional with 25 years of experience on Fortune 500 brands. He has worked at top agencies such as Ogilvy, MRM McCann, and R/GA, and has had the opportunity to manage and pitch business for brands such as Samsung, Tiffany & Co., Pepsi, ESPN, and Walmart, among others. As the Global Head of Growth at BeenThereDoneThat, Dave oversees new client partnerships and enables brands to access the best industry advice at a fraction of the cost through an exclusive network of experienced strategists and creatives. With a track record of success in competitive pitches and meaningful prospecting, Dave is skilled in business development, culture shaping, morale boosting, client services, writing, ideation, pitching and winning, storytelling, and being a great guy.
Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Communication from Suny New Paltz and studied at Sachem High School. He has also been a New Business Committee Member at the American Association of Advertising Agencies, and held various positions at R/GA, such as Senior Vice President, Managing Director, and Managing Director of Business Development. Additionally, he has been a Group Director, Group Account Director, and Vice President of Account Director at R/GA, as well as a Vice President and Director of Communication at Gemini Sound, and an Account Executive at MSA Marketing, Inc.