David Gardner

David Gardner is an experienced digital marketing leader and strategic brand storyteller with a background in disruptive consumer and B2B tech.

He has a strong focus on maximizing the impact of strategic storytelling across the customer experience and has led content marketing for fast-growing startups in fintech, b2b software, gaming, non-profit, and more.

David effectively manages relationships with creative agencies, influencers, and PR to drive effective marketing at the intersection of creativity and data.

With a career spanning roles like Director of Digital Strategy at a global ad agency and various brand marketing/content leadership positions across North America, David brings a strategic, creative, and results-oriented approach to his work.

Having served as the Head of Content at SoFi (Social Finance), he enjoys collaborating with innovative brands, transformative platforms, and people who are passionate about their work.

Outside of work, David Gardner is passionate about music, art, gaming, tech, new media, and design.

He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Manitoba and has also studied Creative Communications, Advertising, Journalism, and PR at Red River College.

David has held notable positions such as Head of Content Marketing at Harvest Builders, Head of Marketing at PureWeb, and various leadership roles in organizations like Calgary Marketing Association, Chaordix, and RebelMouse, among others.