Duane Holland

Duane Holland is a highly experienced cross-discipline strategist with over 18 years of expertise in blending Creative Consultancy, Communications, Experience, and Innovation to shape the future of brands, businesses, and society in the Connected Age.

Duane has been recognized for his work in accelerating digital technologies and behavioral science into creative concepts and experiences, as evidenced by being named twice in the BIMA 100 list of UK digital influencers as an 'Agent for Change' and 'Strategy Consultant'.

He is the founder of DH READY, a cross-discipline creative company aimed at helping organizations transition into new and emerging cultural spaces, making people, businesses, and society 'Tomorrow Ready, Today'.

Duane Holland collaborates with a diverse interdisciplinary network linked to renowned institutions such as UCL, encompassing over 5,000+ researchers, lab innovators, futurists, scientists, technologists, strategists, and creatives.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Duane co-hosts READY MEALS, an experimental supper club fostering diverse storytellers across science, business, and creativity to encourage the sharing of ideas and inspire fresh perspectives among participants.

With a robust educational background, Duane Holland holds qualifications including a GNVQ in Business & Marketing from Coulsdon College, a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing with Distinction from CIM, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from the University of the West of England.

Throughout his career, Duane has held various key roles at reputable organizations, including Brand Strategy in Europe at TikTok, Innovation Council member at BIMA, Strategy Consultant at McCann Enterprise, and numerous mentoring, advisory, and leadership positions at institutions like UCL.