LAUNCHPADcouncil is as much passion as it is business. An idea born at a coffee shop in Los Angeles is now a global experience.
The Team
David Gunn, MBA, M.S., BCC
Co-founder & Principal Coach
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President, The David Gunn Group
(an executive development company)
David Gunn is an expert in the world of work, talent, and career development. Having worked in some of the world's most admired companies, with some of the most influential leaders in their industries, David knows how talent decisions are made and what each person needs to tackle to master their career from the get-go.
Career highlights:
Disney SVP for 8 years; led global people strategy & HR lead for many of Disney's most senior leaders
PwC Partner; McKinsey Senior Associate
Has built and led global teams in talent strategy, career development, recruitment, leader development, culture, leader assessment & others
David has an MBA from Wharton, a Master's in Counseling Psychology, and is a Board Certified executive coach.
Sarah Weisinger
Co-founder & Principal Coach
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Head of Strategy & Ops at Alai Studios (an AI company)
Sarah Weisinger is an experienced people-first leader who has held diverse roles across various business functions. Her journey from entry-level to senior levels at The Walt Disney Company taught her the power of effective leadership. Her Disney career encompassed diverse roles and businesses, giving her valuable cross-functional insight into what it takes to be successful at every level.
Career highlights:
SVP, Disney Publishing Worldwide & Digital Consumer Products [leading 26 markets]
Chief-of-Staff to the Chairman of Disney Consumer Products & Interactive
Led a diverse range of teams, including revenue operations, human resources, and creative
Sarah has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Washington and has 20+ years mentoring talent & advancing careers
