About me

David Gamble is Co-founder and Executive Creative Director of Truant London, an independent creative agency that helps brands earn a cultural advantage. With more than 30 years of experience, David has spent his career creating ideas that connect brands with people through culture, entertainment and innovation. As one of the UK's early digital creatives, he has been developing award-winning campaigns across digital, social, experiential and traditional media since 1995.

David's commitment to creating positive change extends beyond advertising. In 1997, he founded .. (Campaign Against Living Miserably) to address the growing issue of male suicide. What began as a regional pilot in Manchester has since grown into one of the UK's most recognised mental health charities, helping countless people across the country. Two years later, he created D&AD New Blood, helping nurture the next generation of creative talent and providing a platform for emerging creatives to launch their careers.

Before founding Truant, David co-founded Saint@RKCR, a digital agency that grew from two to 70 people and was named Digital Agency of the Year by both NMA and Revolution magazine within four years. Recognised by Campaign as a "Face to Watch" and a "Future Creative Leader", and named among The Independent's Top 100 Creative People in the UK, David has won more than 100 international creative and effectiveness awards throughout his career.