David Rawle is the retired founder and chairman of Rawle Murdy, a marketing/communications firm that served national and international clients under his leadership.  As a long-time friend and advisor to former Mayor Joe Riley, he was closely involved in numerous Charleston challenges and initiatives including Downtown Revitalization, Hurricane Hugo Relief, Base Closure, and the successful effort to remove the Confederate flag from atop the State House.  He was responsible for the positioning and marketing of Spoleto Festival USA, Kiawah Island, Daniel Island and the South Carolina Aquarium.  He represented the State Development Board and the State Ports Authority.  His in-state board service included the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, Spoleto Festival USA, the Medical University of South Carolina Foundation, the College of Charleston Foundation, and WINGS for Kids.  Charleston Magazine named him one of ’10 Icons of Life in the Lowcountry.’ A graduate of Harvard College and the Harvard Business School, he has written two books: What Matters and Places.

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