David Crane is an award-winning motivational speaker, CEO mentor, and former United Nations consultant with a career spanning four decades. As a sought-after business advisor, Dave has trained leaders and teams for global brands like Google, Emirates Airlines, HSBC, Visa, Pepsi, P&G, IBM, Grant Thornton, BP, Samsung, Toshiba, Dunkin Brands, American Express, PwC, Boston Scientific Group, Schneider Electric, and the World Games Special Olympics.
He has also worked with major regional organizations, including Chalhoub Group, SASREF, STC, and the Abu Dhabi Fund For Development. Over the years, Dave has shared stages and projects with entertainment icons like Bruce Willis, James Brown, Sylvester Stallone, Amitabh Bachchan, Robert Plant, Enrique Iglesias, Jack Canfield, Jean Alesi, Bryan Adams, Muse, and Kanye West.
Leveraging his deep industry experience and media connections, Dave has reached over a billion people. He has facilitated and hosted major global events such as the Emirates Airlines Dubai Rugby Sevens, World’s Ultimate Strongman, International Beach Soccer, Global CIO Summit, Desert Rock Festival, World Beauty Championship, and Legends Rock Dubai Tennis.
Dave is a certified NLP master practitioner, hypnotherapist, stage hypnotist, and speaker coach. He consistently delivers powerful sessions that boost productivity and provide tangible ROI. A regular on the international speaking circuit, he hosts awards ceremonies, private events, keynote sessions, expos, and corporate seminars across a wide range of business topics.
Through his Industry Icon mentoring program and exclusive mastermind groups, Dave shares his expertise with global and regional leaders, government ministers, C-suite executives, and top performers. He also founded The Game Changers, a global community for decision-makers, helping thought leaders become trailblazers in their industries. His keynote and motivational talks have made a global impact, with highlights including presentations for NASA and TEDx.
