Diana Wu David
Global Futurist, CEO, Author, Strategic Advisor & Coach
why book diana?
- Diana Wu David has been ranked #2 globally by Global Gurus.
She is also a Top 50 Future of Work Expert
- She has delivered speeches for top organizations, including Google, World Bank, and London Stock Exchange
- Her book, Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration, was named a Top 10 Innovation Book
“Diana’s keen intuition, analytical lens, and people-centered approach make her a visionary leader and trailblazing futurist, charting the path for professionals of all backgrounds to map dynamic and meaningful possibilities in a changing world.”
Nicole Ripley, The Asia Foundation
Biography
Diana Wu David is a futurist, keynote speaker, and executive leadership coach. With an MBA from Columbia Business School, Diana built a career in business strategy and innovation.
She has held leadership roles at Financial Times, PwC, and Kissinger Associates. Today, she helps leaders and organizations navigate disruption, drive innovation and develop future-ready leadership.
Diana is a faculty lead for the Financial Times Board Director Programmes. She is also a FORWARD Fellow at RMIT University and lectures at Hong Kong University and Columbia Business School.
A sought-after speaker, Diana has delivered keynotes for Google, World Bank, AIA, and London Stock Exchange.
A two-time TEDx speaker, she shares insights on AI, Web3, workforce transformation, and leadership agility.
Her book, Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration, was named a Top 10 Innovation Book by Inc. Magazine.
Diana regularly contributes to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Inc., and Nikkei. She has traveled to over 50 countries and leads executive retreats worldwide.
Topics
The Potential of Humans in an AI Powered World
In the age of AI, how do compassion, empathy, and teamwork matter?
Diana shares stories of how people use AI to enhance human potential—and the risks of it amplifying our worst flaws.
Megatrends – Major Shifts on the Horizon
Megatrends like demographic shifts, AI, quantum tech, and energy transition are reshaping competition for leaders.
What future headwinds matter most? How do you prioritize and win?
We’ll explore key macro drivers shaping society, business, and strategy—so you can stay ahead
The Antifragile Organization
Nasim Taleb calls those who grow stronger from disruption “antifragile.” Some companies thrive by spotting trends early, while others struggle to keep up. The key? An agile mindset.
Learn how top firms harness major trends, fuel employee passion, and outsmart the competition.
Diana Wu David
Resources
Books
“Diana Wu David is an outstanding speaker who engages and captivates her audience with her professionalism and extensive knowledge. She translates complex concepts into practical steps, leaving the audience equipped with actionable takeaways.”
Ambra Debernardi – Director of Multinational Business and Broker Development, AIA Group Corporate Solutions
testimonials
“I’ve received so much great feedback on your Future Proofing Your Career talk. The fact that you could hear a pin drop said it all!”
– Niamh Targett | Head of Coverage – Fund Finance Asia, ANZ Bank
“You bring a powerful blend of incisive insight and optimism to the future that helps everyone understand and get excited about what’s around the corner.”
– Amii Barnard-Bahn, C-suite Executive Coach
“Diana is a true visionary and thought leader whose progressive insights concerning the future of learning and work have brought tremendous value to the greater learning innovation community.”
– Mike Michalec, Managing Director at EdTech Asia Limited
“With delegates at HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 looking to thrive in the new paradigm of people and work, Diana’s engaging presentation broke down complex topics into easy to digest, relatable and useful information for delegates to ponder the true potential of humans in an age of AI. We can’t wait to work with Diana again in the future.”
– Shawn Liew, Head of Content Development, HRM Asia (Organiser of HR Tech Festival Asia)
“Such powerful and important work you do to distill complex ideas into meaningful, achievable, human-centric actions.”
– Karen Seymour, Co-founder, Chief Impact Officer, World Flourishing Organization
“Diana both brought great energy to the sessions and not to mention, the content was great and very well received.”
– Mastercard Virtual Safari 2025
“You not only mine the trends for what the future holds, but you distill your insights into actionable advice. A true futurist guide.”
– Jennifer Fondrevay, M&A professional
“Your session showed us a powerful tool to build a shared vision and roadmap of possible future scenarios for companies that are committed to becoming Future Proof.”
– Su-Yen Leow, Marketing Director, Cybersecurity
“Diana spoke at a KPMG event on reinventing work and the expectations of 5 or more generations in a time of rapid change. What made the morning special was not just the sharing of her knowledge and experience, but her lovely enveloping manner which drew out thoughts and opinions from those present – even the shy ones.”
– Dawn Westerhout, Head of Marketing & Communications, Asia Pacific at KPMG
“We invited Diana to speak on corporate innovation at our last round table with Chief Innovation Officers and senior business leaders and the feedback was fantastic! She set up a great framework for the group to debate how to create meaningful change. She’s a great facilitator, presenter and host and I was personally very impressed with the outcome of the session.”
– Natasha O’Brien, Randstad
“Thank you for inspiring so many of us to embrace new possibilities.”
– Sarah Loh, CHRO, Fidelity
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