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Dave BibbyDB

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About Dave

I help organisations in the creative, marketing and production space build operational models that actually scale. If your teams are moving fast but your systems, workflows or processes are holding you back, I design the structure that unlocks growth.

I specialise in operational transformation, creative operations, workflow design, process optimisation and AI-enabled change. My work focuses on aligning people, technology and delivery so organisations can improve efficiency, reduce friction and increase profitability. I’ve spent more than 20 years leading large multi-market teams, integrating acquisitions, building new service lines and guiding companies through periods of rapid expansion.

Clients come to me when they need clarity. I turn complex, multi-team environments into streamlined, well-governed operating models. I help leadership teams understand where performance is blocked, what needs to change, and how to sequence improvements without disrupting day-to-day delivery.

Typical projects include: operational audits, workflow redesign, scaling creative and production operations, project management platform setup, AI integration, resource and capacity planning, commercial modelling, performance dashboards, organisational structure reviews and executive coaching for operational leaders.

What sets me apart is my ability to take a strategic view without losing sight of how things actually get done. I build solutions that work in the real world. My approach combines hands-on operational experience, clear communication and a strong ability to bring teams with me through change.

If you need a partner who can diagnose the problem quickly, design a path forward and help you deliver it with confidence, I can support you.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Rhapsody,
    Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer
    March 2021 - October 2025 (4 years and 7 months)
    London, United Kingdom
    I introduced governance, reporting, and workflow systems that created operational consistency across regions. I aligned leadership teams following the acquisition, ensured stability during the transition, and increased efficiency across the Creative, Digital, and Production divisions. I supported the rapid development of AI-enabled service lines and implemented scalable operating models that allowed the business to perform more predictably.
    Business development Leadership & Organisational Development operational transformation Change Management Creative Operations
  • Rhapsody,
    Strategic Business Director
    May 2018 - March 2021 (2 years and 10 months)
    London, UK
    Improved operational delivery, strengthened commercial performance, and aligned teams across multiple markets. I delivered clearer processes, faster workflows, and stronger cross-market collaboration. My focus was on creating structure, increasing visibility, and enabling teams to work at a greater pace and with greater consistency.
  • Williams Lea Tag,
    Director of Implementation, EMEA
    January 2014 - May 2018 (4 years and 4 months)
    London, UK
    Led complex transition programs, global team builds, and multi-region delivery frameworks. Known for entering high-pressure environments and restoring structure, clarity, and delivery confidence.

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Education

  • Depict Project Management Training (DHL / WLT)
    Depict Project Management Training (DHL / WLT)
  • Change Management & Transformation Workshops
    Change Management & Transformation Workshops

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