Brave & Heart is a collective of multi-talented individuals, here to listen, challenge and collaborate.

Developing Brave strategy and getting to the Heart of what makes you great.

  • CEO & MD

    David founded Brave & Heart in 2017 after 28 years at Nissan, where his most recent role was Head of Digital for Africa Middle East & India.

    He leads the team with his expert IT and digital skills, as well as his successful years in the digital marketing industry.

  • After gaining a BSc in Computer Science, David moved into the IT department at Nissan, where he spent 12 years developing web services infrastructure. He also led non-mainframe development and breakthrough strategies for the company, which included the launch of all IT systems for Infiniti Europe and developing a bespoke PM methodology plan to be used across the continent.

    David's strong background in IT is the foundation of our digital work at Brave & Heart. A self-professed geek and technology enthusiast, he has the skills and extensive experience to substantiate his interests.

    Starting in the mid 2000s, David began to transition to a digital marketing role. He began working on social media at a time when social media marketing was first becoming exciting.

    In 2017, David launched Brave & Heart as an agency offering Digital, Strategic and People services. The goal of the company was to bring courage and passion to customer experience and create truly customer-focused solutions - helping brands and agencies "Be Different".

    Since then, David has led Brave & Heart through changes and challenges. Through his dedication, David has upscaled the business from what was once a solo outlet to where we are today.

    He is active within all aspects of the business, taking the time to be involved in all of our projects, from the smallest to the largest, and oversees everything we do with care and passion.

  • Consultant Account Manager

    With over a decade of experience in project management, Rachel leads some of our biggest projects at Brave & Heart.

    She is an experienced business analyst and highly skilled in business processes, planning, manufacturing, and management. 

  • She has a professional background working within a PMO, focusing on sales & marketing projects. She is also experienced in project management across various sectors, including the automotive and logistics industries. 

    Rachel also has a specialised interest in marketing and became a chartered professional in 2024 via her Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing as part of CIM.

    Rachel holds a First-Class BSc in Business Information Systems from Northumbria University, and is an APM qualified project manager.

  • Senior Technical Manager

    Max joined us in 2024 as our head developer. His career path led him to specialising in Power Platform solutions.

    Described as a Dynamic and Power Platform solutions architect, anything he can’t do with Microsoft technology isn’t worth doing.  

  • Max heads our most intricate digital projects with aplomb. He is currently leading the team in the creation of a complex Power Platform document management system.

    Max holds a BSc in Computing and Business from the University of Sheffield.

  • Senior Account Manager

    With experience in delivering innovative solutions, Wajeeha joined us in 2022 and is a key member of our technical team.

    Wajeeha contributes her invaluable technical expertise on many of our complex projects, which includes leading our exciting work exploring digital LED fans.

  • Wajeeha began her career in project management at Nissan UK after obtaining a First-Class BSc in Computer Science from Northumbria University. We're delighted that Wajeeha has chosen to continue her career with us at Brave & Heart.

    She is also a passionate entrepreneur, having founded and ran her own confectionary company, Chocolateeha, for six years. Wajeeha also launched a new business in 2024, which is her own community organisation that specialises in dating and matchmaking.

    Keen to share her knowledge, Wajeeha recently spoke at the Women in Leadership Development Programme event at Northumbria University.

    Currently based in Dubai, she is continuing to further her technical know-how by completing certifications in Power Platforms, which will allow her to lead even more versatile digital work in the future.

  • Senior Account Manager

    Lauren is our in-house HR expert, specialising in effective HR strategy consultancy and EVP development and support.

    Lauren is passionate about developments in Technology, HR, and Advertising, which she uses to produce our weekly newsletter and podcast, Tech & Trends.

  • Lauren is a qualified copywriter and APM qualified project manager with experience in marketing, social media, and copywriting, and is responsible for producing internal and external communications for various multinational clients.

    Based in France, she has a professional background in specialised translation across diverse subjects, including marketing, medical, and legal, and has been working with us since 2020. 

    Lauren has a MA in French & History from the University of Edinburgh, and is currently working towards a CIPD qualification in Human Resources.

  • Technical Manager

    Karen is a dedicated technical delivery expert, supporting our more intricate digital challenges and managing key projects.

    She joined Brave & Heart in 2021, and since then has become our in-house Microsoft expert, working extensively in SharePoint, Power Apps and Power BI.

  • With a strong natural aptitude in mathematics, Karen started her career as an accountant before training as an IT teacher.

    Karen completes our Google Analytics work day-to-day. She also passed her APM Project Management qualification in 2024.

    She is currently completing qualifications in Power Platforms, which she is approaching with her usual fervour. Karen treats her technical work as a challenge, and doesn’t stop until she’s found a solution.

  • Graduate Account Manager

    Charlotte is our first employee to join Brave & Heart’s graduate programme, having recently completed her MA at the University of Edinburgh.

    Since then she has become an invaluable member of our project team, using her analytical skills on our digital SharePoint and People projects.

  • In line with our commitment to training, Charlotte is also in the process of completing a CIPR certification in Public Relations.

  • Bridging Account Manager

    Olivia joined Brave & Heart at the start of 2023 and has already successfully managed various intranet design and development projects.

    She is currently working towards an ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Business & Management, and passed her APM project management qualification in 2024.

  • Olivia also has a strong research background, having conducted an extensive research project into digital decarbonisation and attending architecture school for several years.

    She is also well-versed in Power BI and M365 functionality, as well as UX/UI principles.

  • Junior Account Executive

    Hugo joined Brave & Heart in 2024 to aid us in our digital projects, particularly Google Analytics and SharePoint.

    Hugo brings a fresh look to some of our technical work, and was pivotal in the creation of some of the solutions we use in Google Analytics.

  • Hugo is currently studying for a Business and Marketing undergraduate degree at Leeds University. He brings his strong background in technology to Brave & Heart, and has taught us a few things about the cryptocurrency market in the last year.

Our Extended Team

When needed, we work with a series of hand-picked professionals who have worked with us across many challenges and supplement our core team with laser-focused expertise, allowing us to scale projects up or down as needed.

Be brave.