David provides oversight and direction for Harward + Son, channeling 40yrs of industrial, civil, structural, and mechanical experience toward successful outcomes for all stakeholders.David and son Matthew Harward began Harward + Son as a new start-up company after returning from 17 years living and working in North America and Matthew having also served for over 3 years with the New Zealand Defence Force.With a focus on diversity, the Harward + Son business model reflects stability, and opportunity in today's rapidly changing commercial landscape where embracing the latest technology alongside core fundamentals places employees in a position where they have many options to grow and challenge themselves to become their best, while customers benefit from Harward + Son's efficient, quality, results.www.harwardandson.com

Spearhead projects within the airport baggage handling industry, focused at GTAA Toronto Pearson International Airport and St Johns NFLD International Airport under a multi-national OEM company.Manage critical system installations and assist with sales and asset maintenance by maintaining a strong working knowledge of best business practices.Liaise directly with end-use customers, engineers, data and controls consultants. trades and general contractors in order to complete critical deadline projects within a high security, safety sensitive environment.

Established and maintained relationships with oil and gas senior leaders operating in Western Canada.Introduced Canadian Foreign Affairs and Trades Commissioner’s to assist with off shore business development.Collaborated with CSA Canada on new product development by maintaining an open line of communication at-all-times.Implemented lean manufacturing in fabrication resulting in reduced input costs and doubling output.Created a CRM, product drawing registry and completed Autocad drawings for all product lines, maintaining a close attention to detail and ensuring accuracy.

Master data team facilitator of 25 analyzing needs, facilitating requirements and achieving master data governance tool builds, measuring and distributing work.Facilitated SAP master data development by liaising with RPD’s, engineers and technical groups.Managed an Upgrading unit early works master data cleanup project in-order-to rebuild SAP data structures to corporate standards.Developed process steps by linking mine equipment operating data from measuring points to SAP.Coordinated Pressure vessel and PSV reliability based inspection asset programs to meet ABSA compliance standards by liaising with analysts and engineers to meet annual inspection goals.

Achieved a year one sales increase of +100%, year two on track for 250% creating the opportunity to open a second facility accommodating new accounts won with tier one multi nationals. Managed Sales Team Members in Canada and the US by overseeing onboarding procedures, conducting reviews and providing constructive feedback in-order to-ensure top performance.Successfully developed senior-level customer relationships in defense, technology, oil & gas, seismic, mining, aerospace and construction, against aggressive service market competition.

Led capital sales of full cycle bulk materials handling projects, including design and engineering, turnkey construction, reliability and maintenance program implementation. Managed multiple full cycle project streams by catering to regulatory, EH&S and local body authorities while effectively coordinating owners, vendors and service companies. Created maintenance programs for fixed, rotating and infrastructure assets across 16 bulk retail locations, effectively reducing breakdowns and increasing asset availability.Implemented company- wide COR safety programs, reducing incidents and increasing staff retention through effective training. Responsible for “best choice” in construction options, quality checks, reliable reporting and metrics to senior management and owners to ensure transparent communications.Built and maintained professional customer, vendor and operations relationships, consistently exceeding annual sales goals.

Design Manufacture and Installation of airport baggage handling equipment across North America

Design, manufacture, installation, and commissioning of construction, infrastructure, and oil field equipment across North America

Engineering business owner - 10yrs of successful business development focused on the engineering, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of heavy equipment, civil projects, materials handling, construction and agricultural projects. Custom builds, build to print and build to order. Employed and trained apprentices in best trades practices and lean operations.Exceeded annual sales forecasts for 10 years.

Completed 5 years of trades training winning national New Zealand awards with RCR Energy, Babcock and Wilcox licensee’s manufacturing pressure vessels & packaged steam, thermal oil & hot water systems.Fitting, welding, machining, millwrighting - pumps, piping, insulation, gas trains, burners, vessels, shell and tube heat exchangers, process equipment, bridges, cranes, industrial buildings, mechanical equipment.