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BUILDING
BRANDS THAT
MOVE BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE CREATIVE & MARKETING LEADER
I build brands, bring products to market, and lead creative teams that deliver measurable business results. By connecting brand strategy, marketing, and operations, I turn creative vision into stronger customer experiences, more effective organizations, and revenue growth.
1200%
SALES GROWTH
$94M
REVENUE GROWTH
$83M
RECOVERED
$6M
OPERATIONAL SAVING
130+
PRODUCT LAUNCHES
25+
YEARS LEADING TEAMS
PROVEN IMPACT. LASTING RESULTS

BRAND & BUSINESS GROWTH
STRATEGY THAT MOVES BUSINESS
Connected brand strategy, marketing, and product development to build stronger brands, bring products to market, and drive measurable growth.

LICENSED BRAND DEVELOPMENT
TURNING ICONIC BRANDS INTO PRODUCTS
Translated the enduring appeal of I Love Lucy into distinctive publications and packaging, balancing creative storytelling with a consistent brand experience.

COMPLIANCE & PACKAGING
$83M RECOVERED
Redesigned packaging and quality systems to meet FDA requirements and recover substantial business value.

CREATIVE & OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
$6M IN OPERATIONAL SAVINGS
Built scalable creative systems and aligned teams to improve execution, reduce costs, and deliver consistent brand experiences.

CREATIVE ORGANIZATIONS DON’T EXIST TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL WORK.
I bridge creativity to build brands, launch products, and lead high-performing teams that drive measurable results across every channel and market.
THEY EXIST TO CREATE BUSINESS GROWTH.

WHAT I LEAD
Brand, marketing, product, and operations—connected from strategy through execution.
BRAND STRATEGY
MARKETING
LEADERSHIP
PRODUCT
INNOVATION
CREATIVE
OPERATIONS
AI
INTEGRATION
RETAIL
EXPERIENCE
LICENSING &
PARTNERSHIPS
MANUFACTURING
& SUPPLY CHAIN
EXECUTIVE
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP THAT DELIVERS

LUKE HEJL
CEO & Founder
TimelyMD
David is a great director. He worked on my team for several years leading well – always bringing fresh ideas to the table. Not only can he create big ideas – he can bring them to life.

CRAIG BURZYNSKI
Manager of Creative Services
Conifer Health Solutions
“Big ideas” is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of David. His passion for elevating projects and ideas, all while coming up with creative solutions and approaches in doing so, is what makes David tick. Not only was he a wonderful designer, but I was always struck with how much passion he brought to each project, always coming up with big ideas and unique approaches.

GAIL KANTOR
Co-Founder
eJamming Inc
We found David when eJamming was under a tremendous time crunch. He had to quickly grasp numerous technological and usability requirements of three different teams while also satisfying the sensibilities of the co-founders. Without David’s organizational and communication skills, our goals would not have been adequately met. You discover a lot about people when they’re under pressure. David’s a leader.

Benjamin Scherrey
Founder & Chief Architect
David brings clarity, creativity, and purpose to every project. He connects the big picture with the details that matter, turning ideas into thoughtful work that supports real business goals. He’s a collaborative partner who makes the work and the team around him stronger.
What’s next for your brand?
Let’s discuss creative, brand, and marketing leadership opportunities.
contact@davidnelke.com • 214.621.0072
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