David Timis

David is Global Shaper at the World Economic Forum and an active member of the Global Shapers Community, a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges. He is also Co-Founder of European Heroes, an initiative aimed at encouraging civic engagement among young Europeans. David was named ‘Young Leader of the Year’ in Romania by Revista Cariere and included on the Forbes ‘30 Under 30’ list, due to his work in promoting education, digital skills and entrepreneurship among young people. He is also a Climate Reality Leader, Fine Acts Fellow and European Forum Alpbach Scholar. David has a Bachelor’s degree in European Management from EM Strasbourg Business School in Strasbourg, France and a Master’s degree in Business and Management from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. He has worked primarily in marketing and communications in a variety of industries, from intergovernmental organisations to fast-moving consumer goods companies and technology.