A spirited and dynamic brand leader, speaker, teacher and blogger with an unbridled passion for creating what could be.

Duke offers a unique perspective towards understanding the emerging zeitgeist or new breed of brand - something he affectionately refers to as THE REAL 100. A collective of progressive individuals and brands that are defined less by their size than by their ability to spark a revolution of new thought.

Duke is Principal and Chief Architect of The Northstar Manifesto. A dynamic brand strategy studio focused on cultivating and nurturing powerful ideas in the world of corporate responsibility. He positions himself as a Sherpa for humanity who partners with brands and individuals leading positive systemic change (e.g. The Biomimicry Guild).

Prior to creating The Northstar Manifesto, Duke was Chief Marketing Officer for Seventh Generation - voted Best Company on the Planet by Better World and the leader in corporate responsibility. In this role Duke was responsible for leading a gifted team focused on Brand - Product Innovation - Design - Communications - Corporate Responsibility and Consumer Insights. During his tenure they launched the most effective brand launch in the company's twenty-year history.

While at NIKE (15+ years) Duke revelled in the profound journey and enjoyed a variety of senior executive roles in Brand (VP NIKE Brand - Subsidiary), Product (VP Product Marketing) and Sales (Key Accounts). Always one to seek out the path less taken, he experienced a vast array of business models and thrived on optimising untapped opportunities. His leadership experience at NIKE was instrumental in framing his core beliefs and principles around brand building, the power of the human spirit and the artistry of insights. Upon his resignation his peers honoured him with an award bestowed in his name, The Duke Stump Award - NIKE Bauer, presented annually to the individual and/or team that best exemplifies innovation, passion and inspiration.

17 August 2009
Hope everyone who attended had a great time, we certainly did! Back into it this week keeping the SP momentum alive.
Thanks for all your support!
SP Crew x

12 August 2009
The Church raising hell with Mini. Check out the viral at miniraisinghell.co.nz
No elderly folk were really harmed during the filming of this promotion.

07 August 2009
Wow! Spicers announcement...
Visit the Spicers Paper stand at Semi and see Cut Collective at work on a live art installation. Plus keep an eye out around the venue for the Spicers Paper posse, complete the phrase and text it to 875 to go in the draw to win a customized iPod Nano. Details in your goodie bag and at the Spicers stand.
Yaya!

07 August 2009
sp09 welcomes DINZ as a media partner. Visit www.dinz.org.nz for more info on all things design.

07 August 2009
Sustainable thinker? Join Duke Stump and guests at the Sustainable Brands 09 outreach workshop on 17 August at the Simpson Grierson, Lumley Centre, Auckland. Tickets are $80 + GST per person, please note that places at this event are strictly limited.
Keen? Email rebecca@moxie.co.nz

31 July 2009
We're super amping for this years after party - Saturday 15th August, Northern Steamship Co. Brewbar, 7pm onwards. Entry into the after party is included in your ticket price. Thanks bFM!
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28 July 2009
Long time SP sponsor The British Council is happy to announce an extra bonus for attendees at this year's event. In recognition of the strong UK design presence this year, they will be giving away a return trip to the UK to one lucky person, so that they can experience World famous dynamic UK design expertise first hand!
Details on how to enter at the event, with the winning draw being conducted on stage on the Saturday afternoon.

28 July 2009
We're stoked to announce that Te Radar will be MCing at this year's Semi Permanent! Woo whoop!

24 July 2009
Tune in to 95 bFM today at 10.40am for an interview with Wellington based speaker Cleve Cameron.

17 July 2009
James Jean's Kindling exhibition has launched. This August James will exhibit alongside misery at the Playhouse Gallery, making NZ the first country to get its hands on the new book "Kindling".
Signed books will be available for purchase at the exhibition and at Semi-Permanent. More information on the book at Chronicle Books.

13 July 2009
General earlybird tickets have sold out. Students be in quick to snapple up the remaining few before Wednesday.

06 July 2009
We welcome frankie magazine to our fine line up of supporters stay tuned to Frankie for giveaways!

29 June 2009
Final two speakers in place.
Our very own Cleve Cameron
and Duke Stump.
All 12 set and ready!

24 June 2009
Studio AKA's award winning movie
"Lost and Found" will be playing at the International Film Festival in July.
Check it!

19 June 2009
James Jean will be exhibiting and launching 2 new sketch books at Plaything Gallery 13.08.09 alongside Misery. More details to follow.
Whoop whoop.

18 June 2009
Massive congratulations to Philip Hunt and the Studio AKA team who have just won Best TV Special for their short film LOST and FOUND.

17 June 2009
We're pleased to confirm a second speaker from 1st Ave Machine - the legendary Aaron Duffy who we can thank for the Audi Q5 unbox the box Ad.

12 June 2009
Semi-Permanent New Zealand is GO for 2009.

We're excited to be bringing you a stellar line up from all over the globe - check out the speakers - and keep your eyes peeled for more special guests.

Quickly - get your early bird tickets now - limited numbers on sale. We're developing all sorts of other treats for you including exhibitions and a big party so stay tuned.
Love the Semi Permanent crew xx

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