David Mantle

Stashbee

Stashbee is the simplest, smartest, most sustainable way for anyone to share and fill storage space. Whatever your situation or ambition, we have spaces of all sizes for people at all stages.

CEO & Co-Founder

CCO & Co-Founder

Co-CEO & Co-Founder

ICE List

ICE is a global network of high-growth founders who wish to support and accelerate tech entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

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Oddbox

Investor

BearingPoint

Manager in the UK Digital Customer Management team at BearingPoint. He has many years of experience in multiple industries, functions and geographies. 

Experience:

- Market Delivery Project Manager responsible for the launch of Connected Car Services (InControl) into BENELUX for Jaguar Land Rover. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; End to End Market Launch Readiness and Project Planning, Dealer Network Training and Readiness, Supplier Training and Readiness, Key Stakeholder Management and Communications, Operations set-up  and product accreditation. 

- Programme Planning Manager for the launch feature set for Connected Car at Jaguar Land Rover. Managed and developed the central project plan and critical path for the whole solution from technical development to market delivery across multiple workstreams launching into 5 markets simultaneously. Lead, Failure Modes analysis, product localization and new market scoping.

- Supported the divestment of BP's assets across 5 African countries worth $500m. Carried out resource planning, managed the development and subsequent monitoring of milestone plans, with 10,000+ line items, across 14 complex cross boarder workstreams.

- Identified customer and product growth opportunities and analysed Group company financials for a financial services company. Establish 5 year growth plans and a coordinated approach to customer targeting and new product development

- Developed market entry business case for a new entity in South Africa including roadmap, regulatory compliance and market analysis.

Worked in:
USA, Russia, South Africa, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Sweden, 

Experience areas:
Connected Car, M&A, project management, organisational change, business optimisation, strategy, risk management, communications, spanning a number of industries such as automotive, oil & gas, and financial services.

Manager

Private Equity International

Account Manager

Citigroup

Implemented business continuity planning and methodology for sector business lines including Smith Barney, Citi Private Bank and Citi Investment Research. Helped develop business recovery plans and conducted 60% of all quality reviews of business recovery plans &amp; business impact analyses for global business groups. Assisted business units in meeting audit and compliance requirements (both external and internal).

Business Continuity Management Analyst

Cushman & Wakefield

Worked for the commercial and industrial investments department focusing on portfolio investments. Assisted viewings of portfolio properties and developed a database of previous investment sales. Also spent a week in the finance department assisting on property development financing options.

Sumer Intern

I'm super passionate about innovation, technology, and startups. 

I Co-Founded Stashbee which is a Marketplace for Storage & Parking. We have over 75,000 registered users with over 2.4 million sq ft of space on the platform making us the 4th largest storage provider in the UK. 

If you ever want to chat about new ideas or need some help please give me a shout.

SALESFORCE

Providing insight and innovation for leading Telecommunications & Media organisations, helping them to leverage Data, CRM and AI as a driver of competitive advantage.

Industry Advisor - Communications & Media

TM Forum

This Strategic Board provides continuous, forward-thinking input and guidance, acting as both a “think tank” and advisory board to ensure the Forum’s work stays continuously relevant and of maximum value to the Forum’s members and broader digital market.

Beyond Connectivity Advisory Board member

ANM Consulting Services

•	Key Client: BearingPoint//Beyond – Client Management; Business Development; Programme Director; Programme Turnaround; Delivery Assurance; Executive Coaching; Strategic Reviews
•	Additional Services: Programme Manager; Business & Digital Strategy; Business & Digital Transformation; Operating Model; Business Model; Change Management

Managing Director

Gartner

Leader for Telecoms, Media & High-Tech focused on working with Clients to meet their challenges in the digital & AI era. Top 10 performing managing partner globally in 2024 – delivering 200% of targets. Won six new logos; long-term strategic clients. 

Key Successes at Gartner Consulting
• Target state definition & transformation to be digitally-enabled, product-centric, value driven Global Digital Giant – foundations of rapid growth. Working direct to CEO & CIO.
• Transformation of sales & delivery of Global Technology Solutions implementer (to become customer-value outcomes-centred. Working directly with CEO and global SLT.
• People Strategy and alignment to Business Strategy for Global Tier 1 telco for growth and to become a TechCo.
• Enhanced digital customer & user experience globally for Tier 1 telco to move to number 1 in all their markets.
• Market Intelligence & Customer Insights for Global Tier 1 telco’s strategically critical digital network & NaaS solution – now delivering first wins. 
• Cloud & Security market opportunity & positioning assessment for a Tier 1 telco enabled Client wins
• Digital transformation strategy & roadmap for global professional services leader to rapidly meet evolving demands of their High-Tech customers. 
• Digital Strategy Realisation for world’s leading cybersecurity distributor to sustain rapid growth.
• Agile, dynamic-sourcing for a Global Services company – saved millions for a better service.

Managing Partner - Telco, Media & High-Tech (CME/TMT)

Successfully won and delivered for Clients across all industries. Moved to leading in TMT. 

Executive Advisor (2019 – 2020); Partner (2017 – 2019) – Lead for Communications, Media & Entertainment; Director (2016 – 2017) – Large-Scale Transformation Programmes Director; Senior Manager (2010 – 2016) – UK Lead for Financial Services; Manager (2005 – 2010); Senior Consultant (2004 – 2005), 

Key Successes at BearingPoint
• Led £35m sales & delivery of a complex, world-leading, cloud-based, digital business platform for a Tier 1 telco that enables ecosystems and frictionless partnering.  
• Digital strategy transformation for a UK based Global Bank to enable growth at a rapid rate whilst maintaining flat costs. 
• Strategic Initiatives Prioritisation for C-level of a Global Bank. 
• Business transformation strategy for UK’s largest research organisation delivered 100% uplift in profitability. Working directly with CEO.
• People and property transformation – identified £20m cost savings.
• Turnaround of a complex failing strategic programme for an Australian Tier 1 telco.
• First leader of AI and machine learning sales & delivery in UK.
• Successful delivery of industry-critical Payment Scheme (RPA) across 2000+ operational staff.
• IT Strategy Implementation Programme to transform IT & digital capabilities, processes & structures for an international construction firm. Working directly with CFO. 
• Transformation of HR function of a high volume, complex organisation. Target Operating Model (TOM), business requirements, As Is & To Be processes for its 4 businesses.

Partner - Lead for CME/TMT

Atos Origin

Developed and honed consulting skills for Financial Services & Public Sector Clients. Showed a flare for Business Transformations with particular skills in “People & Change” as well as for leading delivery of complex high-profile & mission-critical programmes. For example, led team of 50 multi-disciplinary specialists to deliver the design, detailed plans, risks, budgets and other financials etc for creation of Home Office specialised immigration centres.

Managing Consultant

EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS

Developed digital consulting skills, drawing on deep financial services, digital and strategy experience to develop digital strategies for Tier 1 Financial Services clients. For example, developed an innovative system for global insurance company to prioritise their significant and urgent investment for products & services to be delivered in an omni-channel strategy.

Financial Services Strategy Consultant

HSBC

Deep banking experience in Client-facing roles (retail and wholesale); as well as transformation and strategy roles driving the start of the digital revolution; trusted to lead market-sensitive, mission-critical growth programmes. 

Summary of roles & example responsibilities: 
• Strategy Manager (1999 – 2000) – Remit for “blue-sky thinking" working to UK CEO
     o Blue-sky thinking, pragmatic solutions and commercially sensitive/confidential projects.
     o Detailed acquisition growth strategy for HSBC UK. 
     o Omni-channel digital strategies for Internet, TV, mobile and physical.
     o Joint & New Ventures – including management team of digital JV with premier UK retailer.
• Digital Project Manager (1997 – 1999) – Launch of Internet Banking; TV Banking; Chip & PIN; Mondex/e-purse etc. 
• Financial Institutions Executive (1995 – 1997) – Relationship management for Global Financial Institutions – working with C-level Clients. 
• Advanced Development (graduate training) Programme – Branches; Lending; Trade Services.

Strategy & Digital Manager

TSB Bank

Branches; Lending functions; Head-Office functions including Marketing

Accomplished strategy, business and digital transformation consulting leader with a compelling track-record of successfully developing, converting and delivering a pipeline of sustainable new business for existing and new clients who are delighted with the impactful outcomes. Created, led and delivered a range of clients’ mission critical programmes – be it strategic advisory, programme turnaround, or complex multi-million GBP end-to-end transformations. 2024 global top 10 Partner, delivering 200% of targets across blue-chip clients.

Proven Track-Record & Core Skills:
•	Sustained business development success – both growing existing & hunting new Clients.
•	Digital & Business Transformation Leader – Strategy, Execution and Value Realisation.
•	Trusted by C-Level Clients to provide sound advice, guidance & innovative insights with an “uncanny ability” (EQ) to understand & deliver high-impact outcomes for Clients’ success.
•	Operates at cusp of business and IT, always focused on delivering business and commercial value – both optimising to deliver EBIT and/or transforming to deliver new revenues. 
•	Known for critical thinking, applied learning, curiosity and carrying people on the journey; often by helping Clients “join the dots” through simplification and clear analogies.
•	Proven thought-leader actively participating at industry bodies such as TM Forum’s Beyond Connectivity Advisory Board working with Global CIOs on collaboration strategies.
•	Adept at developing high performing (internal & Client), collaborative & inclusive teams that want to work with me to deliver success. Success for all comes from the success of the team.
•	Deep skills honed at leading commercial & public sector clients in multiple industries.

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