David Mayo, FRGS

Senior Advisor

Core expertise: Business Planning | B2B | Commercial Brands | Coaching

For over 30 years, David has been helping businesses unlock their potential through strategic clarity and creative excellence. From Ogilvy & Mather to ambitious startups, he brings a rare combination of imaginative vision and rigorous commercial thinking.

David founded RedCard—a pioneering agency with five offices worldwide that was acquired by Ogilvy. He has launched, scaled, and transformed businesses across Europe and Asia-Pacific, working with global brands including Diageo, Coca-Cola, Motorola and Nike. As a board-level adviser and coach, he's known for his 'whole-brain' approach—combining strategic imagination with analytical rigour.

Author of three business books, former WPP Fellowship Panel Leader, and Marketing Society Asia Founder, David has 318,000+ LinkedIn followers and is a respected industry voice who makes complex strategy accessible and actionable.

At The 24 Hour Business Plan, David delivers board-quality business plans for founders and leaders who need clarity and rapid results—helping businesses and their teams not just plan, but thrive.

Email David: david.mayo@24hrbp.com