David Krikler is a communications consultant working with The London Initiative. After working in factual television, David spent several years as a speechwriter and comms adviser at the Israeli Embassy in London. He subsequently worked for public affairs agencies managing complex international campaigns before setting up his own consultancy in 2016. As a speechwriter he has worked with several prominent figures within the Jewish world and worked on articles published widely in the UK, US and Israeli press. Since October 7 he has also provided pro bono support to UK based members of Israeli hostage families.