Dave Cates

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About Dave Cates

I envision, lead and improve teams and organisations to become more productive, profitable and fun! Advising at board level across a wide range of sectors (retail, pharmaceutical, education, commercial property and technology) I have created significant revenue and profit growth for startups, scaleups and large corporates. Whether I’m on a stage pitching, in a boardroom or even a cafe, I am energetic and passionate about creating positive change and helping others succeed. Two things I love:* Helping lead and build successful robust ethical businesses * Raising the next generation with skills of the future and an educational foundation for life My results speak for themselves.* Solutions profiled as 'What's hot' by Apple * App reaching #3 in China's download charts *#1 App in over 10 global regions * Over 1 million app downloads * NHS 'innovation in healthcare' award * Generated millions in revenue and profit growth for clients * Led and exited/sold a media distribution and streaming technology startup before iTunes existed * Spun out 4 startup technology companies * Highly experienced Scrum/Agile leader * Management experience of commercial property projects and budgets * Founder and Chair of an award winning Multi-Academy Trust * National Leader of Governance (Department for Education)* Helped secure £24m in Government funding for Stocksbridge as part of the Towns fund