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Dr David Wood is an Honorary Teaching Fellow at Lancaster University Management School and a Leader in Residence at the Faculty of Culture and the Creative Industries, University of Central Lancashire. He is a British-based investor, award-winning musician, and businessman with over forty years of experience in music, media, technology, and entrepreneurship. His work spans investments in 408 global enterprises, music publishing, and retail through ventures like Promenade Music Limited and Faith & Hope Records.
- Lancaster University Management School, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
- University of Central Lancashire, Faculty of Culture and the Creative Industries
With a multipotentialite approach, David focuses on bridging creative industries with business strategy, emphasizing intellectual property management, digital rights, and entrepreneurial education in music. His contributions to entertainment include chart-topping music placements in Hollywood films, TV programs, and global brand advertisements.
Scientific Awards & Honors:
- Independent Contemporary Music Awards Honorary Fellowship in Music (1987)
- Royal Society of Arts Fellowship (2012)
- NODA Musical Director of the Year Award (1987)
- Business Link North Lancashire Business Awards - Business of the Year (1997)
- Honorary Doctorate of Music (2023) from Lancaster University
David also operates dwIP, a portfolio of twelve UK trademarks, and Promenade Music Limited, a respected music shop. He actively supports music education equity, mental health in the music sector, and teaches entrepreneurial skills in higher education.
