David Rooke is a prominent leadership consultant and co-founder of Harthill Consulting, widely recognized for his expertise in “vertical development.” He is best known for co-authoring the seminal Harvard Business Review article “Seven Transformations of Leadership” alongside William R. Torbert. With over 35 years of experience, Rooke specializes in the “action logic” framework, helping executives evolve their mental models to effectively lead complex organizational transformations and foster high-performing cultures.