Cognitive Sharpness. Crisis Resilience. Long-Term Results.
Most companies look for board members with deep industry experience. David Moore delivers that—backed by the elite physical stamina required to execute it.
As a lifelong endurance athlete who has completed 80 triathlons and swam the English Channel, David continues to push boundaries in his 70s, recently winning a National Pickleball Championship in Dallas the day after running the NYC Marathon. To him, physical fitness is not a hobby, but a critical business discipline.
The corporate world is filled with burnout and short-term thinking. David brings an optimized mind and a marathon runner’s grit to the boardroom, ensuring your company is positioned to endure, pivot, and win.
Crisis-Tested Leadership: The 24/7 Real Media Era
David’s philosophy was forged in the trenches of the 2000 dot-com crash. While navigating a high-stakes lawsuit with DoubleClick, laying off hundreds of employees, and facing a "going concern" SEC filing as CEO of 24/7 Real Media, David turned to extreme endurance training.
By training for the grueling "Escape from Alcatraz" triathlon during the height of corporate chaos, he unlocked a profound executive truth: physical endurance directly mitigates the corporate fight-or-flight response.
“Adding exercise into my life made me a better boss, business owner, and CEO. Your mind muddles when you are resisting stress in a high-stakes meeting. Physical fitness buffers that panic, keeping you sharp when everything is on the line.”
— David Moore
What David Brings to Your Board
Co-founder of 24/7 Media and former President of WPP Digital, David J. Moore is a media and tech veteran who serves on the boards of 4screen, the Advertising Educational Foundation, IAB, and The 614 Group. He previously served on the boards of Globant (NYSE: GLOB), China.com, Altitude, Throtle, and Visable Technologies. With a combination of founder-level operating experience, deep digital advertising expertise, and elite physical stamina, Dave helps boards and C-suite executives drive structural, long-term wins. A lifelong athlete, he recently won a National Pickleball Championship the day after running the NYC Marathon in his 70s.
High-Stamina Crisis Management
- Buffered Decision-Making: A physically optimized nervous system means lower resting heart rates and calm, rational choices during market downturns or corporate crises.
- Zero "Washed" Weeks: Peak immune health guarantees consistent high performance and stamina, even during intense, prolonged industry transitions.
Elite Digital & Governance Expertise
- Ad-Tech Evolution: 20 years of board governance experience at the IAB helping shape the evolution of the ad industry.
- Proven Scale & M&A: A track record of nurturing startups and guiding them to successful acquisitions.
- Strategic Longevity: Helping companies navigate technology-driven, data-centric business models, privacy standards, and complex digital policies with absolute clarity.
Position Your Board for the Long Game
When David takes a seat at the table, losing even the smallest battle is not an option. He approaches corporate challenges the way endurance athletes approach long races: with focus, patience, and a refusal to quit.
If you want to elevate your leadership team with a board member who brings unmatched energy, sharp mental clarity, and decades of tech experience, let's connect.