David Aikman

• Managing Director, Head of Young Global Leaders, Global Shapers and Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, World Economic Forum, Switzerland

1995, BA (Hons) in English and German Literature, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada; 2003, MBA, IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland. Over 14 years' experience in business development, fundraising, sponsorship, marketing and brand stewardship in high-profile, complex, international environments. 1995-2002, with International Olympic Committee: Marketing Coordinator, Licensing; Marketing Manager, Licensing; Marketing Manager, Business Development. Since 2003, with World Economic Forum, including: grew and led Partnership Team; led Professional Services industry practice. Head of the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship. Council Member, United World Colleges. Interests: social entrepreneurship; Provence.