David Wild

Business mogul and seasoned CEO, David Wild has made remarkable contributions to the food and retail industry throughout his distinguished career. As the former spearhead of Domino’s Pizza and Halfords, David’s experienced leadership assures he is ideally placed to support corporate clients in transforming their company culture, from senior leaders to graduate employees. Backed by over 40 years at the forefront of his sector, David now provides expert keynote talks on his career, the lessons learned, and qualities required to replicate his success.

For a period of six years, David was revered for his position as the Chief Executive Officer of Domino’s Pizza Group. Responsible for the pizza chain which operates in over 5,500 cities and across 15,000 stores, David pioneered a new era, building greater team cohesion and cross continent strategies to ensure the brand was future proofed. Prior to his leadership of Domino’s David was pivotal in his role as CEO of Halfords plc, where he utilised his retail experience and business acumen to steer securely through the recession.

Establishing himself as a retail and fast-moving consumer goods expert, David made a name for himself in the industry during his 18 years working for Tesco Stores Ltd. Through various senior positions, including as the Group Supply Chain Director and the Chief Executive for Central Europe, David proved his versatility and adaptability when it came to managing international projects. Later roles at Walmart further solidified David’s prominence in the field, as he was tasked with New Business Development in the US and merchandising in Germany.

Since leaving Domino’s, David has remained a high-profile figure in retail and multi-channel business projects, acting as the Independent Director of Tenpin Ltd, branching out into entertainment. Having led global businesses through the integration of the internet, recessions and the mobile revolution, David equips his audiences as a speaker, to be prepared for every challenge they might face in their professional lives. Equally sought after to impart his expertise on leadership and company culture, David transforms the potential of each corporate client he engages with in a dynamic and thoughtful presentation.