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David Meadvin

CEOOne Strategy Group

Washington, DC

Member Since March 2024

Skills

Corporate Strategy
Communications
Media Relations

About

David Meadvin, CEO and cofounder of One Strategy Group, is a corporate and executive communications strategist with broad experience in both the public and private sectors. He has a proven track record as an adviser for CEOs and top leaders across sectors and industries. Prior to cofounding One Strategy Group, David served in a number of senior roles in both the private and public sectors. ‍ David was President of Laurel Strategies, a Washington D.C.-based advisory firm. Before that, he was Vice President for Executive Communications for the financial services firm Citadel, where he led communications and strategic planning for the CEO and other key leaders. Previously, he was Director of Corporate and Executive Communications at Bloomberg LP, serving in a similar role for the company’s CEO and top leadership. As an executive speechwriter and communications specialist for Facebook, David helped develop the company’s external narrative during the IPO period. ‍ In the public sector, David served as chief speechwriter for the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, where he was instrumental in developing national communications strategies and was also the lead author for the Senate’s weekly radio address. As director of speechwriting at the U.S. Department of Justice for the Attorney General, he gave voice to law enforcement policies, with a particular focus on the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. ‍ David has been profiled on the Washington Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” list and was nominated by the Washington, DC Chamber of Commerce for Young Entrepreneur of the Year. One of the most prolific thought leadership writers in America, David’s work has been published by virtually every major media outlet in the world.

Published content

Are your company's original DEI efforts suddenly at a standstill? 

expert panel

Here are 12 reasons why equity and inclusion methods must move up another notch (the C-suite level) to reach desired outcomes and develop trustworthy employer-employee-consumer relationships. One of the reasons well-intentioned DEI initiatives often fall by the wayside in some work environments is because of the lack of full resources, expertise, and support that is required to keep them on the top of a company's agenda.  Introducing new strategies to address DEI shortcomings may sound good on paper during the initial push, but if the leadership team is unwilling or unable to provide the proper expectations, communications, and training as it relates to the company's core values and objectives, their efforts will continue to come up short.  To ensure DEI is given the attention it needs, 12 experts from Fast Company Executive Board each share their thoughts on why equity and inclusion efforts should be moved out of the HR department and elevated to C-level decision-makers instead.

Manage, measure, message: How to be strategic about corporate DEI today

article

Championing equality in 2024 and beyond requires a strategic swerve.

AI in corporate communications: Where we are and what’s next

article

AI isn’t a hurdle or competitor—it has the potential to be a powerful ally that helps us do our jobs better and be there for clients in ways we couldn't before.

Company details

One Strategy Group

Company bio

We are the next-generation corporate strategy firm that helps companies and leaders navigate through complexity. We are CEO advisors and communications strategists, built to see around corners and ensure our clients are prepared to seize opportunities and navigate challenges.

Industry

Corporate leadership