David is a thought leader and industry expert in the field of Global Supply Chain and he currently serves as the EVP, Enterprise for Overhaul, the global leader of active supply chain risk management and intelligence. David spent 23 years with Microsoft Corporation as General Manager of Global Supply Chain and Supply Chain Technology officer; he was involved in every product launch from Windows 2000 through to the most recent Surface and Xbox products. He has built and managed numerous global teams, has led across multiple disciplines including Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Fulfillment and Logistics, Forecasting, Planning and Channel Management. He has played a key role in major acquisitions including Nokia, built world class teams and continuously evolved Microsoft’s Supply Chain capabilities in a multi-channel environment. As Supply Chain Technology Officer David was additionally responsible for determining the next generation of technologies that could augment and enable Supply Chain capabilities. In this capacity he worked with numerous Private Equity and Venture Capital partners to understand potential opportunities and the overall industry landscape for technology in Supply Chain.
Prior to Microsoft, David was a Management Consultant with Andersen Consulting focused on Supply Chain process and design and early in his career worked as a Project Engineer on the construction of the Hong Kong Airport. In his current role with Overhaul, David is responsible for the strategy and growth of the Enterprise business, as well as being a key member of the Executive Team. David also serves as Chairman of the Advisory Board for Algo, a Supply Chain Intelligence company, and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CMILT). Additionally, he is part of the Endeavor Network, a global community of entrepreneurs who transform economies, fuel job creation, and inspire future generations of leaders.
David is deeply embedded in the Supply Chain sector, working with numerous early-stage companies, Private Equity and Venture Capital, as well as with Masters of Supply Chain, helping to shape the next generation of Supply Chain thinking. David is a Manufacturing Engineer (B.Eng (Hons)), a Chartered Engineer with the Institute of Engineering and Technology (C.Eng MIET) and holds a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS). David speaks frequently in the industry and mentors many past and potential future employees.
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