Executive Resume - David Lennard

Executive Resume

David Lennard - Founder & CEO, Care Hub

David Mark Lennard

Founder & CEO, Care Hub

A visionary entrepreneur and business strategist with extensive experience spanning retail, brand development, and innovative health technology initiatives. Currently leading the Care Hub, a world-first decentralized ecosystem revolutionizing cancer care through community-driven support and blockchain technology.

Proven track record in greenfield business development, strategic brand positioning, and creating impactful solutions to complex global challenges including Type II Diabetes and childhood obesity.

Care Hub - Founder & CEO

Leading a revolutionary decentralized ecosystem that connects patients, caregivers, and providers through blockchain technology, serving as the primary global destination to bridge the Care Gap. Currently Beta Testing a revolutionary app with planned token launch and app store distribution (iOS App Store and Google Play) in January 2026.

  • Architected a comprehensive platform combining community support, verified information, and research funding
  • Developed tokenomics model (CareCoin) leveraging Solana blockchain for transparency and efficiency
  • Created awards system recognizing warriors and caregivers while driving community engagement
  • Established Beta Testing program to refine user experience and platform functionality
  • Vision to unite 1 million warriors, survivors, and caregivers by 2027

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Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Type II Diabetes and Childhood Obesity Initiative

Developed comprehensive solution-based initiative addressing the global crisis of Type II Diabetes and childhood obesity through innovative approaches to nutrition education and behavioral change.

  • Created scalable intervention strategies focused on prevention and education
  • Designed programs targeting lower-income families and time-poor single parents
  • Integrated food education frameworks for implementation in schools
  • Developed sustainable approaches to combat processed food dependency

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Greenfield Business Development

Spotless Group (Australia) - Now part of Downer Group

Headhunted as one of three senior managers to establish a greenfield B2B textile venture for this Australian icon—a leading integrated facilities services provider serving 1,000+ customers across government, healthcare, and education sectors. With a 160+ year heritage and 26,000+ employees, Spotless (now part of ASX-listed Downer Group) represents the pinnacle of Australian facilities management excellence.

Exposure to Spotless's market-leading Facilities Management division, which commanded Australia's largest food service market share, provided critical insights into large-scale food production systems and dietary patterns that would later inform nutritional healthcare initiatives.

  • Co-founded and launched Australia's first B2B mail order/e-Commerce venture in textile services
  • Led strategic planning and market analysis for new business ventures within a multi-billion dollar organization
  • Developed go-to-market strategies for untapped service segments across government and corporate markets
  • Established offshore operational frameworks and supply chain systems for sustainable business growth
  • Collaborated with senior leadership across Spotless's diverse service portfolio including their dominant food services division

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Brand & Product Development, Sourcing, Direct Marketing

Grace Bros / Coles Myer Department Stores (Australia)

Directed comprehensive brand and product development initiatives for this legendary Australian retail institution. Founded in 1885 by brothers Albert Edward and Joseph Neal Grace, Grace Bros became one of Australia's most iconic department store chains with a 119-year heritage before rebranding to Myer in 2004. Following Myer's 1983 acquisition and subsequent merger into Coles Myer (now part of ASX-listed Coles Group), this represented one of Australia's largest retail conglomerates.

Operating across 25+ department stores throughout New South Wales, ACT, and Victoria, Grace Bros dominated Australian retail alongside its parent Coles Myer, creating a platform for innovative brand development and sophisticated marketing campaigns reaching millions of Australian consumers.

  • Co-conceptualized and launched private label designer menswear line across multiple categories for 80+ department stores nationally
  • Established international sourcing networks spanning Asia and Europe, managing merchandise forecasting and currency hedging strategies
  • Co-developed and executed national television and print media marketing campaigns across major metropolitan markets
  • Implemented comprehensive quality control systems ensuring product excellence across diverse product categories
  • Negotiated strategic partnerships with global manufacturers to deliver competitive advantage
  • Managed end-to-end product lifecycle from concept through retail distribution in one of Australia's most competitive retail environments

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General Management

Diadora (UK) Ltd

Under the chairmanship of Olympic athlete Sir Sebastian Coe, brought on to help establish new UK operations for this prestigious Italian sportswear brand founded in 1948. Diadora gained international recognition in the 1970s-80s through endorsements with tennis legend Björn Borg and football icons Roberto Bettega and Marco van Basten, becoming synonymous with elite athletic performance and Italian craftsmanship.

  • Collaborated with Sir Sebastian Coe's leadership team to source office and warehousing facilities for UK market expansion
  • Coordinated sales, marketing, and distribution management systems for launching operations in the competitive British sportswear market
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for market penetration and brand positioning against established sportswear giants
  • Managed P&L and team development during critical market entry phase for this heritage Italian athletic brand
Retail & Merchandise

Extensive retail and merchandising experience with London's most prestigious and historically significant department stores:

Selfridges of London

Founded in 1909 by Harry Gordon Selfridge and designed by legendary Chicago architect Daniel Burnham, Selfridges Oxford Street represents a landmark in retail innovation. As the second-largest department store in the UK with 540,000 square feet of selling space, Selfridges transformed shopping from a chore into a cultural experience, pioneering the philosophy that shopping should be "a fun adventure and a form of leisure."

  • Contributed to merchandise strategy within this revolutionary retail environment that first introduced the concept "the customer is always right"
  • Developed visual merchandising standards within a store known for theatrical window displays and architectural innovation
  • Participated in operations at a cultural institution that attracted 15 million annual visitors

Harrods

Founded in 1849 by Charles Henry Harrod, Harrods in Knightsbridge stands as Europe's largest department store with over 1 million square feet of selling space across 330 departments. With the motto "Omnia Omnibus Ubique" (all things for all people, everywhere), Harrods has served British royalty and celebrities for over 175 years, maintaining a position as one of the world's most famous luxury retailers.

  • Contributed to luxury retail operations within this iconic institution serving up to 300,000 customers on peak days
  • Implemented high-touch service standards befitting a store holding royal warrants from multiple members of the British Royal Family
  • Participated in product curation within a store renowned globally for exceptional quality and service

Marks & Spencer

  • Participated in retail operations and merchandise planning for this British retail institution
  • Applied British retail excellence principles to product development

Sacha Shoes - Family Business

Footwear retail business owned by Brian Lennard, a pioneering entrepreneur and founding member of Alcoholics Anonymous UK. This family business provided comprehensive training across all aspects of retail operations and international trade.

  • Progressed through complete retail training pathway from warehouse floor operations to retail management
  • Advanced to buying office, managing product selection, vendor relationships, and inventory planning
  • Established and directed European export division, expanding business into international markets
  • Developed expertise in footwear merchandising, supply chain management, and cross-border trade operations
  • Gained foundational business acumen and entrepreneurial perspective through family business exposure

British Shoe Corporation

  • Managed footwear category across multiple retail formats
  • Drove sales performance through strategic merchandising and inventory management
Education

Orley Farm School

Harrow, London | Early 1970s | Boarding School

Attended this prestigious preparatory boarding school for boys at the foot of Harrow Hill, named after Anthony Trollope's Victorian novel. The school, founded in 1850, prepared students for entrance to leading independent schools including Harrow.

Originally a traditional boarding prep school, Orley Farm provided rigorous academic preparation combined with character development through its historic English boarding school tradition.

→ Historical Reference: Anthony Trollope's Orley Farm

Westminster School

London | Independent Day and Boarding School

One of Britain's leading independent schools with a distinguished history dating back to the 14th century, located in the precincts of Westminster Abbey. Westminster School is renowned for academic excellence and has educated numerous prime ministers, scholars, and leaders across various fields.

The school maintains a strong tradition of classical education combined with modern curricula, fostering critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and leadership development.

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