About
Desmond Dodd
Founder & Principal Strategist
Founder Profile
As Founder and Principal Strategist, I have assisted dozens of clients with custom analysis, editorial services. strategic plans, and expert service delivery in brand marketing and communications. I collaborate with leaders and organizations to deliver their vision and messages clearly, crafting powerful stories that resonate with ideal clients and partners.
Following a career with IFC, the world’s largest development finance institution focused on the private sector, I began working closely with entrepreneurs, social impact investors, development projects, non-profits, and policymakers. My experience has taught me how to build support for growth in challenging or untested markets. I often help organizational leaders and entrepreneurs strengthen their profiles through clear, consistent positioning and messaging around innovative projects, reaching key audiences in diverse sectors and markets.
I began my career in journalism, publishing, and consulting. I later led strategic communications in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa for IFC, part of the World Bank Group. I'm comfortable working with C-suite executives and senior policymakers to build and execute effective strategies. Since 2020, I've helped various organizations achieve better results in the United States and globally, including the Harvard Business School, DAI, The Impact Center, Resonance, San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness, Singula Institute, Ten Thousand Villages, World Bank, US Commerce Department, USAID Private Sector Engagement Hub, USAID INVEST, and Washington Business Dynamics.
My expertise spans content creation, branding, campaigns, crisis communications, digital media strategies, executive positioning, media relations, multimedia storytelling, speechwriting, and strategic planning. This broad experience informs my approaches, tailoring them to your market and setting you on course to achieve your business goals.