Dave Monk was born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex and moved at age 10 to the White Horse Inn, Ramsden Heath where his parents became publicans. This is where Dave developed his love of music and theatre.

 

Dave attended the prestigious King Edward Vl Grammar School, Chelmsford and thereafter gained an honours degree in Law from the University of London. He qualified as a Solicitor and moved into Law Lecturing.

 

As “The Mad Monk” disc jockey, Dave won a formidable reputation for fun in Essex and surrounding areas.

 

Dave also found time to own and run a Wine Bar and Bistro in Ipswich.

In 2001 Dave was awarded a Masters Degree in Strategic Marketing Management by the Anglia Ruskin University. Dave’s dissertation was on the role of Public Relations in the marketing mix.

 

Dave now divides his time between the media and related work and his management training company helping senior business people to develop their communication skills.