David serves as managing director for the social-digital practice of one of Edelman's largest hub offices within the global network. Widely known as both a digital veteran as well as an internationally recognized thought leader and speaker, David leads one of the most talented teams of social strategists, community managers, technologists and creative minds in the industry.

David is considered to be a highly influential voice on the subject of social media for business and has over 75,000 subscribers to his blog and Twitter stream. Prior to Edelman, David was a part of the founding team of social business consultancy Dachis Group, helping launch the business from stealth mode into the marketplace. In his career, David has pioneered digital and social solutions for clients such as HP, eBay, adidas, WW Grainger, the US Dairy industry and has held senior positions with digital outfits such as agency.com and Digitas.

As Executive Vice President, Global Innovation & Integration for Edelman Digital, David's mandate is to uncover and activate innovative social business solutions for Edelman's clients as well as the firm. Armano also acts as Editor In Chief for Edelmandigital.com and has been working in the digital space since 1997. In his career, David has worked with global brands such as RIM, eBay, and adidas to name a few.

He also writes regular industry perspectives for the Harvard Business Review, and is best known for his distinct brand of visual thinking, which can be found both on the Web and in presentations all over the world. David serves on several boards advising start-ups, is an active judge in industry awards such as the Jay Chiat 4A's and co-founded the "Allhat" event series billed by SXSW as being populated by "the most respected voices in digital."

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