Shingy
Futurist, Creative Director, Speaker
“Artist, globe trotting speaker and market seeker, he is a storyteller who identifies emerging trends, and inspires clients to think differently.” - Forbes
David Shing (known as “Shingy”) is an Australian futurist, speaker, creative director, strategic digital consultant, and entrepreneur. Known for his performative persona and his bold and polarizing moniker, the digital prophet, Shingy is a multidimensional creative who specializes in advising clients about inventive and effective approaches to optimizing brand value within the digital landscape.
He is passionate about educating big brands about the unique opportunities afforded by emerging digital, social and mobile technologies.
He has extensive experience in working with technology startups as well top 100 brands globally. Shing has spent most of his adult life in the digital world working for both large and small creative companies globally, while also co-authoring several technology related patents. He previously served as Verizon Media's Chief Evangelist and prior to that, AOL’s European Head of Media and Marketing responsible for 11 countries.