News 13 January 2025

Kekst CNC Appoints David Shriver as Senior Advisor

London, UK – January 13th, 2025: Kekst CNC, a leading global strategic communications consultancy, has announced the appointment of David Shriver as Senior Advisor in their London office.  David joins from Ocado Group, the global technology business, where over the last eight years, he served as Director of Communications, Chief Reputation Officer, and Senior Advisor. 

Prior to joining Ocado, David was Managing Partner of Tulchan Communications LLP, an international financial PR firm.  He also worked in Paris as Strategic Adviser to the Chief Executive and Director of Group Financial Communication at Groupe Carrefour, one of the world's leading retailers. Before joining the communications industry, David spent sixteen years in investment banking, latterly as a managing director in the equities division of Credit Suisse First Boston where he was joint head of the global retail research group.    

David Shriver said: “I have been deeply impressed by the consistent innovation and fearless challenge to convention that Kekst CNC people exhibit daily. Board and communications teams’ needs are evolving rapidly and Kekst CNC is uniquely set up to deliver excellent reputation outcomes for clients around the world. I am thrilled to be joining the business at such an exciting time.” 

Richard Campbell, Partner at Kekst CNC said: “From investment banking to Chief Reputation Officer at Ocado Group, David has a variety of experience that will be invaluable to our colleagues and clients in London and beyond.  He has a deeply thoughtful approach to emerging communications issues and will be a real asset to our firm as we continue to innovate and grow.” 

David’s board experience includes serving as a supervisory board member of SDAX-listed online retailer zooplus AG and across the UK arts and culture sector, notably with the Polka Theatre, Wimbledon BookFest, and Creative Folkestone. During his time at Ocado, David was recognised as one of the UK's most influential PR professionals for six consecutive years in the annual PR Week Power Book.