David is a great marketing professional who has a proven track record for getting results. He knows what drives people to purchase and them how to take the brand and connect it with they target markets buying motives.
The thing I like about David is he is the real deal, authentic with a sincere desire to bring the best out of the people around him. He would be a value asset to any business and in actual fact most like become that brand's unfair competitive advantage.
Keith Abraham CSP Goal Achievement Expert | Award-Winning Speaking Professional | Creator of GoalDriver Formula | Best-Selling Author
I first met David at a career development workshop I was delivering and immediately saw him as a guy with a lot to offer. He demonstrated a real interest in the subject matter, made insightful contributions and helped to raise the tone of the whole day with his energy, enthusiasm and quirky sense of fun.
Subsequently, I've had the pleasure of working with David to clarify his career goals and have been constantly impressed by his passion, creativity and drive, and his ability to embrace challenges and tackle them head-on. In the many discussions we've had about marketing, branding, social media, etc, David has repeatedly demonstrated his expertise in the field, but more importantly, has been able to explain the theory in a simple, easily understood manner.
He appears to really understand his audience, is excited about connecting with them and knows how to get results. He has even helped me develop the marketing strategy for my own business and I would say that any organisation he chooses to work with would be better off for having him on their team. David truly loves his work.
Tymon Edwards Leadership Development | Career Management | Executive Coaching
David is a highly creative thinker - with a second-to-none passion for all things automotive. If you are looking for someone to think inside the box and follow tried and true processes - look elsewhere.
However if you are prepared to have someone look at a challenge or opportunity from a different perspective - I think David would be a good place to start.
DT is a dedicated and collaborative team player. He pushed the business to do creative work and was not afraid to back ideas that go against the obvious 'sea of sameness'.
His relaxed demeanour and sense of humour meant that he was always a joy to work with as he creates a fun and supportive team environment, but still set goals for the team. He was a go-to for all things brand, passionate about the category and responsive - making him very easy to work with.
More than a client, he's a great human who cares about doing great work and most importantly says thank you for the effort the agency puts in. He was a big character and will always be a friend of the agency. I wish him all the best in his next project. Luv ya work!
I worked with David at Harley-Davidson Australia & New Zealand for almost three years. His wealth of marketing knowledge, experience and intellect coupled with his quick wit and humour made my work life very enjoyable and fun. I loved working with David across multiple successful Campaigns, PR, Social Media, Advertising and various other projects. No two days were ever the same. He was a kind and caring manager and always focused on empowering me through sharing his learnings and skills with me.
If you are fortunate to have the opportunity to work with David, I'd encourage you to grab it with both hands.
Hareni Nimalan Assistant Marketing Manager at Eckersley's Art & Craft
As a Creative Director, you’re really only as good as your clients allow you to be. They can help you and the agency alchemise mediocracy into brilliance or the other way around. That’s why it’s so important to work with marketers who are smart and passionate in equal measure.
Firstly, when it comes to presenting ideas, Dave Turney is a marketer who will listen to you. He comes in with an open mind and listens carefully to what others around the table have to say.
Secondly, he will challenge you. Does it meet the brief? How will this achieve and exceed our objectives? How can we make this better?
Thirdly, when he’s finally satisfied that it’s right, he backs you. He knows that great ideas need nurturing and guiding through sometimes challenging obstacles and complex environments.
In my opinion, Dave Turney is both a fantastic marketer and great bloke in equal measure. If you’re looking to unlock the potential of your brand, I’d put it in the hands of Dave Turney.
I had the pleasure of working with David at Harley-Davidson Australia & New Zealand where I supported the Marketing team that David was a senior member of. I thoroughly enjoyed getting the opportunity to watch David’s creative mind work and see the multitude of successful campaigns and projects he headed come to life.
Although I never directly reported to David, he was a senior leader of the company and I felt comfortable to seek out his advice on many occasions. He was always willing to take the time to listen, offer advice and encourage and empower those around him to seek their full potential. He has the ability to put people at ease and when the going gets tough, he will fight for what he believes is the best for the company and his staff.
Whether it was a chat in the lunchroom, working long hours at an event or in a meeting, you could always count on David to have his intelligence and humour with him. I am so glad I got to know and work with David, and if given the chance, I would relish the opportunity to work with him again.