A Virtual Celebration for Kainos
November 21, 2025David Meade was appointed to engage every employee at Kainos during their ‘Great Place to Work’ celebrations.
A Great Place to Work
David Meade was delighted to join Kainos for a special global celebration marking the company’s achievement of once again being recognised as a Great Place to Work. It is a distinction that reflects the commitment, culture, and energy of every individual across the organisation. Kainos has grown into a major international technology business with teams spanning multiple continents. Its reputation for innovation and its dedication to people centred leadership have shaped a workplace that continues to stand out in the industry.
The event took place on Zoom, yet it carried the warmth, energy, and connection of a live global gathering. Teams joined from Toronto, Indianapolis, and South America, as well as from home offices and regional hubs across the world. Despite the distance, the session felt unified. The chat was lively. Cameras were on. The sense of pride across the organisation was unmistakable.
David has partnered with Kainos for almost a decade, collaborating on in-person and virtual events that support their people and culture. For this celebration, his brief was to recognise the scale of the achievement and to highlight the contribution that every team member made to earning the accreditation. This was not a top down celebration. It was a moment that belonged to every person in the company.
Virtual Keynote Celebrations
The session was hosted from David’s own broadcast quality multi camera studio, a space designed for world class virtual and hybrid events. Using professional lighting, audio, and vision mixing, he created an experience that felt polished, warm, and dynamic. His decade of broadcast experience at the BBC continues to shape his approach to virtual events. This was far removed from a standard webinar. It was a true production.
David opened the event as MC, setting the tone with energy and pace. He welcomed the leadership team, who shared their reflections on what the accreditation means for the business and how it reinforces the culture they have worked hard to build. Their contribution added a personal note of gratitude and recognition for the teams who make Kainos what it is.
His keynote explored what makes a workplace truly exceptional. David drew on psychology and behavioural science to outline the small daily actions that shape trust, motivation, and belonging. He highlighted how individuals at every level play a part in creating a positive culture. The message resonated strongly across the global audience. People recognised themselves in the stories and examples. They saw how their work, their attitude, and their contribution shape the organisation’s reputation.
The interactivity of the event was a major highlight. Voices came through from every region. Delegates were invited to contribute, reflect, and participate across multiple moments in the programme. Polls, chat prompts, thought exercises, and shared reflections kept the group fully engaged. The experience illustrated one of Kainos’s strengths, which is its ability to feel like a single connected team despite its global footprint.
A Special Thanks to Kainos
The enthusiasm from the audience was clear. Delegates embraced the session with openness and pride. They recognised the value of a moment that allowed everyone, regardless of role or location, to feel seen and appreciated. That sense of shared ownership created a powerful atmosphere that carried throughout the event.
As the session drew to a close, David thanked the leadership team and the wider Kainos family for their partnership in shaping the celebration. He paid particular tribute to Megan and Kaylee for their hard work, support, and commitment in bringing the event to life. Their preparation and attention to detail played a central role in creating an experience that felt polished, meaningful, and genuinely global.
He noted the creativity, professionalism, and warmth that define the organisation and expressed his enthusiasm for continuing their long standing collaboration. The event served as a reminder of why Kainos continues to earn its reputation as a great place to work, and why its future remains so bright.
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If you’re looking for a virtual emcee or host to engage your audience, get in touch with David’s team today to check his availability.
