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David Edwards is a leading thinker and practitioner in the field of Strategic Workforce Planning — the discipline that connects business strategy to the people and capabilities needed to deliver it.

Over the past two decades he has built and led workforce planning functions for global organisations including Ericsson, Visier, and NatWest Group, helping executives move from reactive headcount management to proactive, evidence-based strategy.

Known for his clear, engaging style, David combines data-driven insight with humour, storytelling and pragmatism. His writing demystifies what many see as a “dark art,” showing how workforce planning can become a genuine driver of business performance.

He is the founder of Dark Artistry Ltd, an advisor to
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