A native of Quebec City, Jean David is one of the pioneers and builders of the Cirque du Soleil, where he led the marketing department as vice-president for 15 years from 1984 to 1999. He is one of the main architects of the Cirque du Soleil, as described in the... Read more
Day 3-Jean David, Pioneer & Builder, Cirque du Soleil at the IAA World Congress 2019
Jean David. Mobilize to Innovate
A native of Quebec City, Jean David is one of the pioneers and builders of the Cirque du Soleil, where he led the marketing department as vice-president for 15 years from 1984 to 1999. He is one of the main architects of the Cirque du Soleil, as described in the book Blue Ocean Strategy. During this time, he distinguished himself through innovative methods by commercializing the Big Top and introducing its magic to other cultures on four continents.
Jean David is an outstanding speaker and consultant in creativity and marketing. Among other accomplishments, he completed a transitional mandate at the WYNN Hotel in Las Vegas as Acting Vice President, Entertainment, Sales & Marketing. He also conducted an 18-month pre-feasibility study on behalf of the ESSEL group for the creation of a radically future-oriented project in Mumbai, India: the Mumbai International Creative Center. This international “resort” project includes a convention center and a theme park, all centered around the theme of creativity (creative thinking process).
Jean David is a man of vision and passion, and a determined entrepreneur who is not afraid to express his perception and concepts regarding the organization of society and the application of creativity to the promotion of change and innovation. He particularly with managers by fostering a climate and attitude that facilitates the emergence of the future.
Fully self-taught, Jean David was awarded the Montreal Marketing Association “Grand prix de la personnalité marketing” In June 1996. In March 2005, he published Quel Cirque! “Ma théorie générale de la réalité”, a book about his experience at Cirque du Soleil wherein he presents his vision of society.
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Jean David's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Jean tailored to your event.
Jean David speaks on Customer Experience, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Teamwork. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jean to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jean David for events worldwide, subject to Jean's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jean David is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jean can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jean David on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Jean can offer.
Jean David delivers keynotes in English, French. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jean David's areas of expertise include Customer Experience, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Teamwork. To get a clear sense of Jean's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Jean David can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Customer Experience, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Teamwork is relevant. Details of Jean's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jean David is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jean David, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jean's current availability for your dates.