Createasphere, founders of the annual DAMMYs has awarded “Dammy of the Year” for 2013 to David Diamond, Director of Global Marketing of Modula4 partner Picturepark and author of the book DAM Survival Guide (Download a free copy of the DAM Survival Guide here). Diamond is being recognized for his role as an author, educator and business leader in the digital asset industry who “exemplifies forward-thinking, leadership and innovation.”

Diamond has worked in digital asset management since 1998. He has served as director of global marketing for Picturepark, a Swiss DAM software vendor, since early 2012. Prior to Picturepark, Diamond directed marketing for Canto Software, where he worked for 12 years. He has also held senior management positions with Apple and the University of Southern California. He began his DAM career as a freelance writer. At Picturepark, Diamond developed the DAM Guru Program, a free service that connects members of the international DAM community and also helps to place them with employers. Diamond is a frequent speaker and lecturer at industry events worldwide.