David C. Spencer Hickman
Consultant @The Spectrum Group
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WORK HISTORY
Consultant @The Spectrum Group
Washington, DC, US
I am a Member of The Spectrum Group. I support clients in digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and sustainable innovation domains, leveraging my expertise across AI, knowledge and content management, storytelling, and brand strategy to help clients design and implement transformative technology and communication programs.
EDUCATION
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Visual Communication, Advertising Design, with a minor in Marketing
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID C. SPENCER HICKMAN
As a Fractional Executive and Strategic Futurist, I bring together decades of experience across Fortune 50 companies, global entertainment brands, national advertising agencies, and cutting-edge think tanks to lead business transformation at the intersection of brand, technology, and innovation.I currently serve as Chief Marketing Officer at A.J. Rhem & Associates (AJRA), where I shape AI-driven brand strategy and executive thought leadership. In parallel, I lead digital strategy initiatives at State Farm Insurance, drive innovation in streaming as executive to the production on NBCUniversal backlot, and facilitator of transformation sessions with senior leaders at The Walt Disney Company. I\'m also a recognized thought leader at AJRA and formerly at the think tank, Idea Distillery, where I explored the future of brand, technology, and experience (UI/UX/CX.)My foundation as a Creative Director in top national advertising agencies fuels my belief in the power of storytelling to move markets and shape behavior. I’ve launched national campaigns, built global brand platforms, and advised executive teams on how to translate purpose into action. Today, I combine that creative lens with deep experience in artificial intelligence, CX strategy, and digital transformation to help organizations adapt, grow, and lead in a rapidly shifting landscape.Whether I’m advising on enterprise AI readiness, crafting a brand narrative that resonates, or leading teams through strategic change, my approach is always future-facing, human-centered, and impact-driven.I’m passionate about:• Driving enterprise value through AI and digital transformation• Designing future-ready brand ecosystems and customer experiences• Empowering executives with the foresight and tools to lead change• Bridging creative storytelling with technical strategy to fuel growthLet’s connect if you’re ready to align your brand, business, and technology for what’s next.
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