David Szweda

Henry Ford once stated, "If I had asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." Henry Ford understood that driving innovation was much more than either asking people what they want, or waiting for individuals to tell you what they want. Global IT Strategist and Visionary with passion for transforming business operations and product lines to introduce NextGen digital solutions. Outstanding communicator with ability to share vision and gain executive support. Known as collaborative and motivational leader. Executive Engagement: Establish trusted C-level relationships, collaborate with corporate and divisional leadership, and develop technology strategies meeting/exceeding needs of business units. Facilitate/guide/lead implementation efforts with regional leaders. Internal & Customer-facing Delivery: Align technology roadmaps with multiple, diverse business units located worldwide. Create vision and manage strategy to enable digital products. Re-invent internal business operations through technology. Merger & Acquisition (M&A): Lead M&A IT integrations and acquisitions for units worldwide. Develop IT organizational models and roadmaps and deliver critical data and customer integrations ahead of schedule. Areas of Expertise: • Executive Messaging & Leadership • Global Vision, Communication & Execution • IT Build & Restructuring Expert • Business Stakeholder Partnership • Customer-facing Product Launches • Enterprise Architectures & Roadmaps • Budgeting and P&L Management • Digital & Business Thought Leadership • Standards, Procedures, Processes • Strategy, Tactical Plans, Milestones • Team Development & Leadership • IT Governance / Information Security