David Ventura is a globally renowned performance coach, a leading advisor, and the founder and CEO of Front&Centre. Known for his dynamic approach and uncompromising honesty, he works with ambitious individuals and businesses to build strategies that create results. From supporting exits, pivots and launches across healthcare SaaS, construction and more, he has spent over a decade working with CEOs, sales leaders and teams to transform their work. By highlighting the truths, David provides leaders with the honest and strategic support they need to evolve into confident CEOs.
David's inspirational career spanned senior roles across entertainment, hospitality and corporate sales. In 2002, he worked as the Head of Entertainment for Park Resorts Ltd, followed by becoming a Deputy General Manager of Luminar plc. Moving into sales training, system development and operations directing at a photographic retailer, he built a deep understanding of how organisations grow, leading him to serve as Project Manager at Elitetele.com plc. In 2011, David worked as a Senior Training Consultant at Frosch Learning, working to expertly develop the project management department
Since 2011, David has delved into performance coaching and senior consulting, serving as a Performance Coach at Version 7 Consultancy, supporting teams to transform how they think, sell and lead. Additionally, he works as a Principal KAM Consultant and Director, where he believes that the most crucial client relationships should be managed using honed skills and elite strategies. With his passion for helping teams find transformation that lasts, he founded Front&Centre in 2024, where he continues to serve as the Front Man and CEO. Delivering bespoke programmes and training, his holistic approach creates a foundation for lasting change.
Alongside his leading career, David continues to share his insights through his co-authored book 'Top 10 Tips for Your Top 10 Customers', where he shares the importance of building strategies that drive results. Sharing his passion further, he hosts the leading podcast, 'KAMcast', sharing crucial information throughout sales and account management, along with incredible stories from guests. Whether working with founders or supporting sales teams, David helps all audiences to see the full picture and move forward with clarity and momentum that endures.
Books
Top 10 Tips For Your Top 10 Customers
Official Feedback From In-Person & Virtual Events
"My team and I were very impressed with the Spotlight Diagnostic Workshop on Key Account Management. David's engaging and adaptable style kept the room on board and interested throughout the duration of the session, and he handled audience participation perfectly." - David, Business Development Director, Xperience
"I thoroughly enjoyed the session I attended on the principles of Key Account Management. His ability to relate the relevant theory to practical, everyday business examples was second to none. The tips he brought to the table were useful, practical and easily transferable to our business situation" - Hugo, Kyocera
"The best way for me to describe David's coaching is this; imagine you're in a jungle and not able to see which direction to turn, but you have a wingman in a chopper to guide you through. That's David." - Chris, Vectra AI
"Following the session, I am confident that all group members left with a much better understanding of the principles of KAM and, most importantly, how to apply this theory to their own individual business." - Ian, Vistage
- 2024 - Founder, Front Man & CEO of Front&Centre
- 2021 - NLP Business Practitioner Master Training
- 2019 - NLP Diploma in Coaching
- 2019 - Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling
- 2016 - Principal KAM Consultant & Director
- 2012 - Project Manager at Elitetele.com plc
- 2011 - Performance Coach at Version 7 Consultancy
- 2011 - Senior Training Consultant at Frosch Learning
- 2004 - Deputy General Manager of Luminar plc
- 2002 - Head of Entertainment for Park Resorts Ltd
How to hire David Ventura
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