Speaking and Media
Insights delivered with candour, wit and impact.
David in Action
What David Offers
David has spoken at conferences across the UK and internationally, and regularly contributes to broadcast media, including live television interviews and podcasts. He creates impact by balancing authority with approachability, ensuring audiences leave challenged, inspired, and ready to act.
Formats include:
Keynote addresses
Panel discussions
Event chairing and moderation
Media commentary (TV, radio, podcasts)
About David as a Speaker
David Otudeko is an international speaker, moderator, and media commentator known for his sharp wit, clarity, and ability to make complex issues resonate with any audience.
Whether delivering a keynote, sitting on a panel, or chairing an event, David brings over two decades of corporate and policy expertise together with personal insight to spark fresh thinking on inclusion, leadership, regulation, and risk.
Let’s explore a conversation that matters
From the boardroom to the global stage, David sparks fresh ideas and leaves audiences inspired to act.
If you’d like to explore a potential speaking or media engagement, share the details of your event. Every request is reviewed thoughtfully to make sure any potential conflicts of interest are properly managed and safeguarded against.
All independent engagements are undertaken in a personal capacity and do not represent the views of any employer.
As Featured In
David’s perspectives on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have featured across podcasts, media and industry forums. He brings lived experience, sector insight and a commitment to making change tangible.
🎙️ Podcast Highlights
Finance, Energy & Beyond (Black History Month Special)
“I consider Black history to be British history — so why relegate my history to a single month?”
Listen hereBecoming Comfortable with the Uncomfortable (Nicole Jones)
“My interest in DEI is about legacy — ensuring those who come after me don’t face the same struggles I did. Even small choices, like how I wear my hair, can help others see a role model and ask how I got into the sector.”
Listen hereWhy DEI is not dead, according to David Otudeko - IERM In-Depth “nothing is off limits because the stakes are too high for half-truths.”
📰 Industry Commentary
InsuranceERM Awards
“The topic is close to my heart. I talk about it through my lived experience, which is good insight for the industry. One of my priorities has been reframing the debate to include equity — creating environments where everyone has equal access to opportunity.”
Read moreNext Employment DEI Leaders Roundtable
“Nobody is truly an expert on DEI. Real change happens when we pool our knowledge, share what works, and adapt it to our own organisations.”
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