Evolve MentorDavid Johnston

David Johnston is a technology leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovation across media, entertainment, and emerging tech. Currently Director of Creative Technology at Digital Catapult, he has worked with over 100 startups applying technologies such as XR and AI to their creative business and challenges. His career has taken him from hands-on technical work at places like Warner Brothers, Framestore and BBC R&D, to strategic leadership roles which has provided him with a unique perspective to help companies and individuals on the CoSTAR programme.  Having personally made the transition from technical specialist to technology leader, he understands the challenges professionals face when navigating career growth in rapidly evolving tech landscapes. His experience mentoring through accelerator programmes and teaching at institutions like National Film and Television School has shown David how valuable it is to share practical insights, advice and experience of working across evolving technologies in an uncertain world.