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Successful executives have the power to influence the performance and behavior of others. As an experienced and strategic executive leader in the industrial and manufacturing space, I drive organizational advancement by leveraging my deep expertise in product management, commercial operations, team leadership, and global strategic planning. I drive significant revenue growth, improve product quality, elevate ROI on sales, reduce costs, contribute as a strategic consultant to boards of directors, and significantly increase profitability for both private equity-owned companies and public organizations by applying my strong background in lean process improvement. In addition, I build, lead, and inspire top-performing teams to grow and succeed. Below is a selection of the top accomplishments from my career with Caterpillar: ● Achieving a 30% return on sales, and a significant growth in both sales and operating profit after capital charge (OPACC) for Caterpillar through strategic initiatives, including the introduction of a new product development focus with innovative technologies, the establishment of ambitious sales and pricing targets, the enhancement of supply chain throughput, and the implementation of effective sourcing strategies. ● Driving sustainability by leading electric battery construction machine programs across two brands, including a large CAT brand program that provides customers with zero-emission vehicles by leveraging charging solution innovation. ● Enabling a multimillion-dollar profit improvement over 18 months, turning around Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems business unit from negative to positive profitability by implementing highly effective cost-saving measures, including renegotiating with suppliers to improve terms. I am excited to expand my professional network and see what the future may hold. If you would like to connect, please contact me at davidn335@gmail.com. AREAS OF EXPERTISECross-Functional & Multicultural Team BuildingSix Sigma & Lean Process ImprovementDistribution & Dealer DevelopmentGlobal Supply Chain OptimizationProduct & Brand ManagementBattery Electric Vehicles (BEV)Global Executive LeadershipCorporate GovernanceBusiness TurnaroundStrategic PlanningP&L Management Product Vision