Biography
David Morey, Vice Chairman of Core Strategy Group and founder and CEO of DMG, is one of America’s leading strategic consultants—and one of the nation’s most sought-after speakers. Mr. Morey is the award-winning co-author of The Underdog Advantage: Using the Power of Insurgent Strategy to Put Your Business on Top (McGraw Hill), and has worked with and helped add billions of dollars in revenue and market value to a wide range of Fortune 500 companies. Over the years, Mr. Morey has worked with some of the world’s top business leaders—and he has advised five Noble Peace Prize winners and twelve winning global presidential campaigns, including that of the 44thPresident of the United States, Barack Obama.
In politics, Mr. Morey has worked with foreign candidates and governments including: Colombian President Virgilio Barco; Philippine President Corazon Aquino; Russian President Boris Yeltsin and The Dalai Lama. In 1997, he advised the winning presidential campaign of Kim Dae Jung, the first opposition leader to be elected in Korean history. Subsequently, he was an advisor to the Government of Korea during its financial crisis and recovery. More recently, Mr. Morey advised the successful campaigns of Vicente Fox, Mexico’s first successful opposition presidential candidate in 70 years and South Korea's Roh Moo Hyun.
In business, Mr. Morey has advised the senior officers of Fortune 100 entities and helped to launch of number of successful start-up companies and ventures. He has developed successful strategies for GE, Bancomer, Verizon, The Coca-Cola Company, Mars, KPMG, McDonald's, Microsoft, News Corp., Nike, Pepsi, P&G, Disney, Visa, TPG and many others. For example, his strategic work over several years with Verizon and Coca-Cola helped to add over $100 billion to their market values, and his acquisition and turnaround strategies for Korea First Bank resulted in a quadrupling of profit for the private equity firm TPG.
Over the years, Mr. Morey has served as Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at Columbia University, specializing in global communications, and was Chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations' Task Force on Public Diplomacy. Additionally, Mr. Morey is Co-Chairman of the Fund For Peace and served on the Defense Science Board’s Task Force on U.S. Strategic Communications and National Security. He was a four-time All-American Decathlon competitor, IC4A Champion and a member of several U.S. national teams.
Mr. Morey was Foreign Policy Advisor to U.S. Senator John Glenn and a journalist in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. He studied at the Wharton School and Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School, and was a Paul P. Harris scholar at the London School of Economics, where he received his Master’s Degree with High Distinction. He has helped edit major books on a range of issues involving international politics, business and communications..
“He’s one of America’s best corporate speakers.”
Edgar House, Managing Partner, Hawk Fund
“David’s presentation to us was fascinating. His experience spanning both the public and private sectors is relevant to any business. He knows how to awaken the insurgent in all of us.”
Doug Alexander, CEO, Internet Capital Group
“At BMW, one of the most well received presentations to date has been David Morey and his ‘Call to Arms’ to join his Underdog Advantage Revolution. David’s incredible list of
corporate client winners convinced me to become a member!”
Craig Helsing, Executive Vice President, BMW
“David’s keynote speech was the best we’ve ever heard—and helped move our company to an amazing new level of success. He’s simply the best corporate speaker out there today.”
Steve Leff, President, CBIZ
“David’s speech and framework was absolutely fantastic….He can help make insurgents of us all.”
Anne Tasker, CMO, The Coca-Cola Company
“One of the world’s best performers.”
Eric Bass, Radio Host, Clear Channel
“David Morey’s presentation to ERI’s sales force was the highlight of our Annual Meeting. His tailored speech and inspiration assisted our company in achieving another record year.”
John Scully, President, ERI
“He’s famous for a reason.”
Leonard Pfeiffer, President, LP&C
