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    Creative Brand & Product Development Consultant

    BRAND STRATEGY · PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

    David Glover

    I work with founders and established beauty and lifestyle brands to develop stronger brand propositions and bring product ideas into reality, combining strategic thinking with hands-on development experience.

    Brand StrategyProduct Development
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    Brands worked with, including Davines, Kevin Murphy, Original Mineral, and Martinsson King
    "David Glover delivers the perfect balance of strategic insight and real-world experience. His ability to turn market trends into actionable, revenue-driving strategies leaves audiences inspired and ready to grow."
    Gary Prigge — Global Education Director, O&M Haircare
    "David is an outstanding communicator and motivator of sales people and stylists. He is extremely reliable, passionate and a very strategic thinker."
    RICK KORNBLUTH — EX-CEO, KEVIN.MURPHY
    "Everyone can have an idea. Turning it into a reality that people actually want is very different. David has an eye for beauty, is relentless about quality and very conscious of cost."
    Anders Sjöstedt — Co-founder, Martinsson King

    The beauty industry does not lack launches.

    It lacks distinction.

    Strong brands and strong products are not developed independently. Positioning influences what should be created. Product decisions influence how a brand is perceived. Commercial realities shape both.

    My work sits between these disciplines, helping clients make clearer decisions from the original idea through development, activation and growth.

    One continuum. Multiple entry points.

    David Glover at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna

    Two Core Capabilities

    Brand Strategy

    For founders and established brands needing greater clarity, coherence or direction.

    • Brand Positioning & Direction
    • Portfolio & Innovation Strategy
    • Creative Direction & Brand Experience
    • Education & Capability
    • Commercial Development
    • Strategic Advisory
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    Product Development

    For founders, designers and brands turning ideas into professionally developed products.

    • Concept & Development Briefing
    • Development Partner Engagement
    • Formulation & Sampling Coordination
    • Packaging & Commercial Development
    • Production & Development Leadership
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    Have an early product idea? Explore The Road Map

    STARTING POINT

    Start with the problem, not a package.

    Every business faces different challenges. Some need clarity around an emerging idea; others need to rethink their positioning, develop new opportunities or navigate a changing market.

    My approach begins by understanding the real challenge, then defining the right direction and scope of work. No predetermined solutions, just the expertise needed to move forward.

    Selected Work

    A selection of brand and product development projects, from original concepts to finished products, demonstrating the thinking, creativity and practical experience behind my work.

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