Dava.Studios

Helping you tell the stories that matter

In a world where the volume of content is at an all-time high and attention spans are at an all-time low, compelling storytelling has become a business-critical capability. It shapes how organisations attract talent, deepen trust and stand apart in a crowded, fast-shifting market. 

Dava.Studios are focused on helping organisations articulate, refine and amplify their strategic voice through refined storytelling. We support leadership teams in defining the stories that matter, clarifying audience, purpose and impact, and elevating the sophistication and authenticity of their communication through narrative storytelling.  

Our work strengthens brand differentiation, deepens trust with clients and employees, and ensures that strategic initiatives are expressed through compelling, human-centric narratives aligned to business objectives. 

Nihal Arthanayake is a multi-award-winning broadcaster, author, DJ and presenter. Throughout his three decades in media, Nihal has been at the forefront of culture, from serving as a Cultural Ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic bid, to being part of Sir Elton John’s PR team. In his twelve years as a BBC Radio One DJ he toured the world and was on the cutting edge of new music. As a broadcaster and interviewer he has sat down with some of the world’s greatest storytellers across music, film, literature and TV for the BBC, Penguin Books, Soho House, Google, GQ and the How To Academy. 

As the Executive Director of Dava.Studios, Nihal brings his unique storytelling credentials to help enterprise clients tell better stories, whether through the curation of in-house podcasts or the creation of imaginative short-form documentary films alongside a body of independent production companies.