David Gustave

David Gustave, known as Dawood Gustave (February 23, 1967), is a British businessman, lawyer, former youth advocate and one-time political figure.

Early life and education Gustave is of mixed Irish and St. Lucian heritage. He was raised in Peckham, London where he suffered verbal and physical abuse from neighbours. At 16, he left school. That same year, unable to cope with a difficult relationship with his father, he also left home. He started working with young gang members at Kids Company as an Educational Motivator.

Gustave has been described as a ‘Social Visionary’. and in the ‘CNN Heroes’ Series alongside Russell Symonds.

Gustave states ‘he is not content with fulfilling his own ambitions, but is determined to help others to set and reach theirs’. Gustave is a member of the Labour Party. in 2012 to guide leaders and businesses to be successful through being their authentic selves. As CEO of Reluctantly Brave, he advises companies from start-ups to multinationals on leadership, strategy and creativity.

Awards and honours 2018: Financial Times / EMPower Top 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders, placed 30th 2017: Financial Times / EMPower Top 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders, placed 62nd 2009: One of the 100 people who make Britain a happier place. 2008: Evening Standard's list of the 1000 most influential people in London