Bowen & Company

David Bowen is an accomplished, award-winning event-marketing professional with more than 15 years of experience. His ability to develop and execute exceptional, experiential marketing events and programs has made him a sought-after collaborator by A-list brands and businesses. David, who founded his company in 2005, also has a proven track record as a successful and assertive fundraiser that has been invaluable for both his corporate and nonprofit clients.

From 2003 to 2005 David served as managing director of Lisa Lori Communications, where he oversaw clients including County Living and Lucky magazines, The Fragrance Foundation, Frederick’s of Hollywood, and the international fragrance supplier Symrise, among others.

For several years prior, David directed the event-marketing group at The Hearst Corporation, where he produced numerous magazine events, executive meetings, and conferences. Highlights include the first anniversary event for O, The Oprah Magazine; the relaunch of Harper’s Bazaar; and, for Town & Country, the gala event and exhibition titled Audrey Hepburn: The Beauty of Compassion, which featured a never-before-seen installation of personal items from the Hepburn estate.

Prior to joining Hearst, David ran the event division at the Susan Magrino Agency, where he produced the launch event for O, The Oprah Magazine; the IPO event for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia; NYC and LA record release parties for Hootie & the Blowfish; the opening of star chef Daniel Boulud’s flagship Restaurant Daniel; and the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Four Seasons Restaurant, among many others.

Two formative experiences for David included his involvement in Time Magazine’s 75th Anniversary Event at New York’s Radio City Music Hall; and his role as associate producer on a series of gala events hosted by then-President of the American Red Cross Elizabeth Dole honoring Princess Diana for her work with victims of landmines.

David lives in Westchester County, NY, with his partner and their two children and serves on the board of directors of the Afya Foundation ( HYPERLINK "http://www.afyafoundation.org" www.afyafoundation.org).