David Parkinson

As co-founder and CEO of Method, David Parkinson has built one of the fastest-growing tech PR agencies in the country by focusing on Method’s three core values: relationships, resourcefulness, and results. Fueled initially by referrals from VC firms, under David’s leadership Method has expanded its client base to include companies at all stages of growth, including high profile IPOs and global brands in all areas of technology. In addition to spearheading the growth and expansion of Method as an agency, David provides strategic direction for Method’s clients.

Prior to launching Method, David served for eight years as the vice president of communications for the billionaire Sorenson family and their 30-plus companies, where he orchestrated several successful public relations campaigns for new companies, product launches and company acquisitions. Prior to Sorenson, David worked in Silicon Valley and held positions at Keynote Systems, Adobe and Edelman Public Relations Worldwide.

David has received a number of awards for his leadership. He was named by Utah Business magazine as a “40 Under 40” in 2008 and “CEO of the Year” in 2015, and a 2016 finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award program. David holds a bachelor’s degree in political science.