David Parrish is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, business advisor, author, and creative industries consultant. He specializes in empowering creative and digital enterprises to achieve greater success by effectively combining their creative passion with smart business thinking. With decades of experience, David has worked in more than 60 countries, helping entrepreneurs and organizations in the cultural and creative sectors to develop sustainable business models, strategic marketing plans, strong leadership, and effective intellectual property management. His approach is practical, inspiring, and tailored to the unique needs of creative businesses.
David Parrish's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:
Authored the highly acclaimed book 'T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity', which has been translated into numerous languages and is considered a seminal work for creative entrepreneurs globally.
Delivered inspiring and informative keynote speeches, presentations, and workshops at conferences, summits, and creative industry events in over 60 countries across the world.
Established TConsult Ltd., a specialist consultancy firm that provides expert advice and training to creative and digital businesses, cultural organizations, and enterprise support agencies worldwide.
Recognized as a Fellow of the RSA, an enlightenment organization committed to finding innovative practical solutions to today’s social challenges, reflecting his contribution to the creative economy.
Provided strategic advice and consultancy to numerous creative hubs, incubators, accelerators, and government agencies on fostering creative entrepreneurship and developing supportive ecosystems.
Oklahoma State University - Year 1995
University of Oklahoma - Year 1994
The University of Tulsa
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Lufthansa Systems GmbH & Co. KG is a leading airline IT provider, offering a comprehensive range of consulting services and IT solutions for the aviation industry. As a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, it supports airlines worldwide in optimizing their business processes and enhancing passenger experience through digital transformation. Their portfolio covers all of an airline’s business processes – from network and route planning, booking, and revenue management to flight operations, crew management, and in-flight entertainment. They serve over 350 customers globally, including major airlines and aviation groups.
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