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Dave Stewart

“Dave Stewart is one of those special people who inspire creativity. If you are an entrepreneur and you spend time with Dave, you will know exactly what your next business idea should be, if you are a philosopher and you get talking to Dave, your mind will suddenly have clarity like never before. If you are a student and you listen to Dave, immediately you will believe in yourself and know exactly what you need to do next. Dave is a creative genius.”

Simon Fuller, Founder and CEO of 19 entertainment (creator of American Idol)

“Innovation requires vision, intuition, courage and ability to see what’s other’s don’t see. Dave has them all.”

Tero Ojanpera, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Nokia

“Dave is who we all want to be – living his dream and actually changing the world every day with his gentle inspirational genius.”

Janice Vandenbrink, Senior Vice President of Global Systems at Visa International

“Real creativity has me in awe, and Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics) is one of the most thrilling creative minds I have ever met.”

Anita Roddick, Founder of The Body Shop

“When I met Dave in September of 2000, he talked for 12 hours about the impact of digitalization on the production and distribution of media. As a banker, I didn’t know what the hell he was talking about – nor did anyone else. Over the next five years, we all found out”

Michael Philipp, Chairman and Executive Board Member of Credit Suisse Europe, Middle East And Africa

“Dave is a truly extraordinary blend of creative genius and business person with flair.”

Rita Clifton, Chairman of Interbrand World’s Leading Brand Consultancy

“Dave Stewart’s mind balances the interest and concerns of the artistic community with the goals of the business community while preserving the integrity of both.”

Les Bider, Chief Strategist ITU Ventures Inc. Former Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappel Music Inc.

“For over 30 years I have been working with creative people the world over; but none compare with Dave. His creative cup overflows with originality, profusion and, most importantly, generosity. He is undoubtedly a genius.”

Andy Law, Worldwide Chairman, The Law Firm

“Jack of All Trades Master of All of Them.”

Sunday Times

“He’s a One Man Advertising Think Tank.”

The Daily Telegraph