David Kuefler

Junxion Strategy works to catalyse social and environmental progress to build a better world.

David Kuefler

David Kuefler

Principal

Sustainability is about change and adaptation. It’s about changing behaviours, connecting people and identifying opportunities for changes to happen. Linking values to intention, collaboratively and with vision, is powerful.”

David is skilled at engaging people to shift their opinions, actions and ideas. From the spark of an idea to its finale, he delivers a potent mix of strategy, tactics and creative insight.

David is a talented left- and right-brain guy, with expertise that spans from strategic development and issues management to award-winning creative and design. He leads Junxion’s creative team and is a sought-after strategist with years of experience in the social, community, environmental and health areas.

Based in Delhi, David works with a wide range of global clients to develop integrated stakeholder communications, social marketing, advocacy and cause marketing campaigns that deliver sustainable results. With experience in corporate communications, brand building and cause marketing, along with his keen understanding of social issue campaigns and advocacy, David has developed innovative campaigns for private and public sector clients.

A recipient of Business in Vancouver’s “40 under 40″ award, David is active in a number of progressive business and social initiatives, all aimed at using the power of business for positive change.

David was one of 230 Canadians chosen for the 2008 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference, which brings together Canada’s leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education and the cultural sector, to share and broaden their perspectives on work, leadership, their communities and their country.

David is a strong advocate for families and children, and is past-chair of the Adoptive Families Association of BC.




  • NetImpact Panel on CSR
    The Simon Fraser University Chapter of NetImpact is hosting a conversation about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability from the perspective of real-world practitioners. Attendees will hear from prominent CSR experts who work in diverse, but connected sectors of the economy—including Junxion Strategy’s own Pamela Divinsky. “While people purchase value, they bond with values,” explained Divinsky. [...]
  • Seizing the Advantage of Transparency
    During the recent hockey-disappointment-induced riots in Vancouver, Canada, and in the days that followed, the transparency and rapid news dissemination capabilities of social media were made abundantly apparent. As the riot itself unfolded on live television, the riot’s instigators and youth caught up in the fray made countless posts to Twitter, Facebook and elsewhere, recording [...]
  • What Motorcycles Can Teach Us About Capitalism
    I think motorcycle riding is the perfect liberation from capitalism. As surprising as that sounds, I’ll give you three reasons.
  • Junxion Lands Projects Around the Globe
    Since our merger in early September, Junxion has landed a number of significant new project engagements around the globe. We're excited about the new work!
  • Social Enterprise Dragons 2012
    Junxion Strategy is pleased to be co-presenter of the Social Enterprise Dragons 2012 event, along with Enterprising Non-Profits, JDQ Systems and KPMG. Now in its fourth successful year, the Social Enterprise Dragons event is designed to help social enterprises address a defined and critical business challenge or opportunity by awarding financial support or providing in-kind consulting [...]
  • A New Crossroads: Junxion + Octopus
    A New Crossroads: Junxion Strategy and Octopus Strategies Join Forces. Global firm works to catalyse social and environmental progress to build a better world. The combined company now operates offices in Vancouver, Toronto, London and Delhi
  • It is Better to Give: Announcing the Junxion Global Foundation
    To mark and celebrate the season, we’re pleased to be launching the Junxion Global Foundation. We believe strongly in giving to causes that matter to local communities where our business operates, and to global causes that are of significance to people around the world. Our Foundation complements and extends the impact we’re delivering with our consulting, [...]
  • Renewable energy: No longer a pipe dream
    In October 2011, the global population reached seven billion mark. It is on its way to more than nine billion, and it took only a dozen years to add the last billion. While the population explodes and economies grow, a significant number of people are becoming increasingly affluent. With money to spend, they simply consume [...]
  • The role of profit in Big Society Britain
    In 2010 UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, launched his concept for The Big Society. The objective was “to create a climate that empowers local people and communities, building a big society that will take power away from politicians and give it to people.” As would be expected, some read this to equal one thing: cuts, [...]
  • A few interesting facts about Junxion team members
    We asked some of our team to answer a few questions – about life, about memories, about the things that have made them who they are today. In this edition, we peek into some little known facts about Erin Barrett, Chantal Schauch and Nikita Aggarwal. Erin Barrett, Principal, Junxion in London Q. What is the weirdest [...]
  • Vogue, Baby, Vogue!
    VOGUE.CO.UK launched their first ever Online Fashion Week on December 5. Featuring exclusive interviews, product launches and designer discounts, Online Fashion Week was about more than just great fashion, it was also a chance to raise money for deserving UK causes. Every purchase made during Online Fashion Week raised money for UK causes, thanks to [...]
  • Green living: next generation of home builders
    Some deny it. Some fight for it. And some just choose to look the other way. Climate change invokes extremes of emotions. In a world which is bracing itself to face the effects of this phenomenon, many are doing all they can to mitigate its effects. They are choosing to live in green homes. Green [...]