David Forbert

About David Forbert

At the intersection of Creative Technology, Operations, and Integrated Production, I leverage my cross-functional experience to enhance executional teams and drive organizations forward.

Experience

1. VP, Creative Technology and Innovation

   GSD&M

   May 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Crafting the modern creative ecosystem through the integration of emerging technologies, technical employee upskilling, and future-ready workflow design- Deconstructing and reassembling agency workflows to meet the evolving demands of (and opportunities within) the modern creative/technological landscape- Leading agency-wide AI implementation and enablement, including developing rollout strategies, training frameworks, and scalable use case discovery/validation/deployment mechanisms- Supporting broader Omnicom AI-thought-leadership and executive knowledge-sharing initiatives - Designing AI-augmented workflows for rapid prototyping and concept visualization - Capturing and managing partnership opportunities with leading creative technology companies to alpha/beta test bleeding-edge tools and programs- Architecting systems for operational transformation, including building custom automations, data pipelines, and resourcing tools that modernize delivery models and shift how work gets done at scale

Education

• Middle Tennessee State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Focusing in Marketing and Business Management

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Social Media Marketing
• Third Party Communications
• Account Management
• Event Planning
• Resource Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Budget Tracking
• Project Management
• Relationship Management
• Internal Communications