David Burney

New Kind

  • Raleigh NC

CEO and Partner at New Kind

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Biography

David Burney has nearly 30 years experience building and leading creative services organizations. Most recently, David served for 4 1/2 years as Vice President of Brand Communications and Design at Red Hat, one of the most disruptive technology brands in the world. David led the company’s overall brand communications strategy, including all creative communications functions. He created an internal innovation program to drive the power of design thinking throughout the company. It was subsequently leveraged across the company worldwide to create departmental and individual goals that align with annual corporate business objectives.

David was the owner of Burney Design, partner and Chief Creative Officer at Capstrat, and Chief Designer at the NC Museum of Art, a founding member of the Raleigh AIGA chapter where he has served as President. He has served as the Chair of the National President’s Council.

Industry Expertise

Design

Areas of Expertise

Design
Innovation
Leadership

Accomplishments

Vice President of Brand Communications and Design at Red Hat.

2003-01-01

David served as Vice President of Brand Communications and Design at Red Hat, one of the most disruptive technology brands in the world. David led the company’s brand communications strategy, including all creative communications functions. He created an internal innovation program to drive the power of design thinking throughout the company. It was subsequently leveraged across the company worldwide to create departmental and individual goals that align with corporate business objectives.

Business owner and Chief Designer

David was the owner of Burney Design, partner and Chief Creative Officer at Capstrat, and Chief Designer at the NC Museum of Art, a founding member of the Raleigh AIGA chapter where he has served as President. He has served as the Chair of the National President’s Council.

Education

North Carolina State University

BA

Design

Affiliations

  • New Kind
  • Red Hat
  • AIGA

Event Appearances

A New Kind of community engagement

League of Conservation Voters Annual Green Tie Awards  Raleigh, NC

2012-06-20

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC

Fees

$0 to $5000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee