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David Austin is a veteran communications and media strategist with over 20 years of experience across Asia, the U.S., and beyond.
David has led high-impact campaigns for global brands and institutions, combining editorial acumen with a deep understanding of strategic marketing. Prior to founding Austin Media, he was Editorial Content Director at Click2View, where he oversaw content strategies for clients such as Visa, Barclays, PropertyGuru, and Fortune Media. He has also worked with CNBC Asia Pacific, BBC, and Salween Group, producing video and branded content for Fortune 500 companies, international NGOs, and regional governments.
At the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy’s Institute for Environment and Sustainability, David designed and executed communications strategies that raised the profile of sustainability initiatives and high-level policy dialogues—most notably coordinating the public launch of the Global Commission for the Economics of Water with President Tharman Shanmugaratnam as Guest of Honour.
An experienced interviewer and podcast host, David has fronted shows including Foreseeable, the flagship podcast of Global-is-Asian, and Navigate by Visa CEMEA. He brings a thoughtful, engaging approach to every conversation, informed by a career at the intersection of journalism, corporate storytelling, and public policy.
David holds a Business Sustainability Management certification from the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership and a BA in Radio, Television & Film from the University of North Texas.
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Work Experience
Consultant, Communications and Development at Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Developed and executed strategic communications plans to enhance the visibility of sustainability initiatives such as workshops, dialogues and executive education. Crafted compelling narratives for newsletters, reports, and media engagements. Coordinated high-profile events, including the launch of the final report of the Global Commission for the Economics of Water, with guest of honour Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Increased LinkedIn followers by 32%.
Founder / Self-employed at Austin Media
January 1, 2025 - PresentBoutique content creation and communications service delivering high-quality content and campaigns, with a focus on sustainability. Producer and Host of The Green Shift Podcast.
Producer at NBC Asia Pacific
January 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Produced and managed branded content and sponsorships valued at $100K-$800K for regional clients. Oversaw commercial production operations, managing a team of junior producers and freelancers. Developed high-profile marketing campaigns for clients including Bank of Singapore, UPS, and Singapore International Energy Week. Mentored interns.
Senior Producer/Director at Surreal Pictures
January 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025Led creative direction and client relations for corporate and media projects. Managed production teams and collaborated across departments to deliver high-quality outputs.
Freelance Producer at BBC Asia
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Produced BBC Asia Business Report and Newsday; supported freelance production across corporate and media projects.
Consultant, Communications and Development at Institute for Environment and Sustainability, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Developed and executed strategic communications plans to enhance the visibility of sustainability initiatives; crafted narratives for newsletters, reports, and media engagements; coordinated high-profile events including the launch of the Global Commission for the Economies of Water report.
Founder at Austin Media
January 1, 2025 - PresentFounder / Self-employed boutique agency delivering high-quality content creation and communications services, specializing in sustainability; producer and host of The Green Shift Podcast.
Executive Producer at CNBC Asia Pacific
January 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Produced and managed branded content and sponsorships valued at $100K-$800K for regional clients; oversaw production operations, managing a team of junior producers and freelancers; developed high-profile marketing campaigns for clients including Bank of Singapore, UPS, and Singapore International Energy Week; mentored interns.
Senior Producer / Director at Surreal Pictures
January 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025Led creative direction and client relations for corporate and media projects.
Freelance Producer at BBC Asia
January 1, 2018 - October 13, 2025Produced corporate and media projects as a freelancer; contributed to regional campaigns and productions.
Producer / Host at Salween Group
June 30, 2017 - October 13, 2025Directed multi-platform content campaigns for corporate, consumer, NGO, and government clients; built video production capacity for a partner company in Myanmar; supported regional projects including TEDx Yangon and World Economic Forum.
Consultant, Communications and Development at Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Developed and executed strategic communications plans to enhance the visibility of sustainability initiatives such as workshops, dialogues, and executive education. Crafted compelling narratives for newsletters, reports, and media engagements. Coordinated high-profile events, including the launch of the final report of the Global Commission for the Economics of Water, with guest of honour Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Increased LinkedIn followers by 32%.
Founder / Self-employed at Aboutique Agency
January 1, 2025 - PresentFounder and host of Aboutique Agency delivering high-quality content creation and communications services, specialising in sustainability. Producer and host of The Green Shift Podcast.
Producer at NBC Asia Pacific
January 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Produced and managed branded content campaigns valued at $100K-$800K for regional clients. Oversaw commercial production operations, managing a team of junior producers and freelancers. Developed high-profile campaigns for clients including Bank of Singapore, UPS, and Singapore International Energy Week. Mentored interns.
Senior Producer/Director at Surreal Pictures
December 31, 2009 - October 13, 2025Led creative direction and client relations for corporate and media projects.
Freelance Producer at BBC Asia
December 31, 2018 - October 13, 2025Directed multi-platform content campaigns for corporate, consumer, NGO, and government clients. Built video production capacity for a partner company in Myanmar; supported regional projects. Collaborated with strategists to coordinate campaigns for TEDxYangon and produced custom videos surrounding events like the World Economic Forum. Mentored interns.
Strategic Communications Specialist at Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
December 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Developed and executed strategic communications plans to enhance the visibility of sustainability initiatives such as workshops, dialogues and executive education. Crafted compelling narratives for newsletters, reports, and media engagements. Coordinated high-profile events, including the launch of the final report of the Global Commission for the Economics of Water, with guest of honour Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Increased LinkedIn followers by 32%.
Founder / Self-employed at Aboutique Agency
January 1, 2025 - PresentFounder / Self-employed boutique agency delivering high-quality content creation and communications services, specializing in sustainability.
Executive Producer at CNBC Asia Pacific
January 1, 2016 - October 13, 2025Produced and managed branded content and sponsorships valued at $100K - $800K for regional clients. Oversaw commercial production operations, managing a team of junior producers and freelancers. Developed high-profile marketing campaigns for clients including Bank of Singapore, UPS, and Singapore International Energy Week.
Senior Producer/Director at Surreal Pictures
January 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025Led creative direction and client relations for corporate and media projects.
Freelance Producer at BBC Asia
December 31, 2018 - October 13, 2025Produced content for BBC Asia Business Report and Newsday; directed and delivered freelance productions for multiple clients.
Editorial Content Director at 2Click2View
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Designed and implemented content strategy for clients across APAC, delivering high-quality content including articles, podcasts, and white papers for clients such as Visa and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Hosted and produced podcasts for Visa and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Producer at Salween Group
June 1, 2017 - October 13, 2025Directed multi-platform content campaigns for corporate, consumer, NGO, and government clients. Built video production capacity for a partner company in Myanmar, supporting regional projects. Collaborated with strategists to coordinate campaigns for TEDxYangon and produced custom videos surrounding events such as the World Economic Forum.
Producer and Host at The Green Shift Podcast
January 1, 2018 - PresentProduced and hosted podcasts focusing on sustainability, delivering campaigns and editorial content; collaborated with Visa and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Consultant, Communications and Development at Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES), Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Developed and executed strategic communications plans to enhance the visibility of sustainability initiatives such as workshops, dialogues, and executive education. Crafted compelling narratives for newsletters, reports, and media engagements. Coordinated high-profile events, including the launch of the final report of the Global Commission for the Economics of Water, with the guest of honour Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Increased LinkedIn followers by 32%.
Founder / Self-employed at Aboutique
January 1, 2025 - PresentBoutique agency delivering high-quality content creation and communications services, specializing in sustainability.
Senior Producer / Director at NBC Asia Pacific
January 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Produced and directed corporate and media projects; oversaw a production operation and led a team of junior producers and freelancers. Developed high-profile marketing campaigns for clients including Barclays, Visa International, Fortune Media, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.
Editorial Content Director at 2Clic 2View
May 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025Designed and implemented content strategies for clients across APAC, delivering high-quality content including articles, podcasts, and white papers to drive thought leadership. Managed high-value accounts including Barclays, Visa International, Fortune Media, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. Hosted and produced podcasts for Visa and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, consistently delivering campaigns on time and within budgets.
Freelance Producer at BBC Asia Business Report and Newsday
December 31, 2018 - October 13, 2025Produced freelance content for corporate and media projects, collaborating with strategists to coordinate campaigns and deliverables.
Senior Producer / Director at Surreal Pictures
December 31, 2009 - October 13, 2025Led creative direction and client relations for corporate and media projects. Oversaw production operations and managed a team of junior producers and freelancers.
Senior Producer / Director at NBC Asia Pacific
January 31, 2016 - October 13, 2025Oversee commercial production operations and lead a team of producers; develop and execute campaigns for major clients.
Education
Mastering Behavior Change in a Changing World (Executive Education) at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film (Minor in Anthropology) at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Leadership program at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Executive Education: Mastering Behavior Change in a Changing World at University of North Texas
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film (Minor in Anthropology) at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Executive Education: Mastering Behaviour Change in a Changing World at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film (Minor in Anthropology) at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Executive Education at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film (Minor in Anthropology) at University of North Texas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Executive Education: Mastering Behaviour Change in a Changing World at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film (Minor in Anthropology) at University of North Texas
January 1, 1993 - October 13, 2025Qualifications
Mastering Behavior Change in a Changing World (Executive Education)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film (Minor in Anthropology)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Leadership program
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025Executive Education: Mastering Behavior Change in a Changing World
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Executive Education: Mastering Behaviour Change in a Changing World
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Executive Education - Mastering Behaviour Change in a Changing World
January 1, 2021 - October 13, 2025Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television & Film (Minor in Anthropology)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Energy & Utilities
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