David Aikman

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

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.