David Keyes
PR leader, startup co-founder, former foreign media advisor to PM
david-keyes
New York, New York
Tel Aviv, Israel
Joined June 2026
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Digital activist and human-rights organizer: Keyes built and led online platforms aimed at amplifying dissident voices in closed societies—founding CyberDissidents.org, directing Movements.org efforts, and serving as executive director of Advancing Human Rights—positioning him as an early practitioner of internet-enabled advocacy. wikipedia
Political communications strategist: As Benjamin Netanyahu's foreign media advisor and English‑language spokesman (2016–2018), Keyes ran English-language social and viral media initiatives intended to shape international perception and deploy unconventional, attention‑grabbing tactics. wikipedia+2
Startup entrepreneur in AI-enabled communications and adtech: In recent years Keyes co-founded companies and products (including Teza and Loud Echo) that apply generative AI and behavioral modeling to communications and contextual advertising, taking leadership and public-facing roles in product launches and company messaging. prnewswire+3
Public controversy and reputational risk: Keyes's tenure in government drew significant scrutiny after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct; he denied the allegations and took a leave of absence from his role, a development that has been widely reported and affected his public profile. nytimes+1
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Played competitive junior tennis; trained with Andre Agassi and competed in junior national championships. wikipedia
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