David Davies

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1985 Monte Carlo SS

The Dark Knight

50 Traits of the Greats

Sarasota Florida

Mark Cole

Engagement Model Offered

Fractional; Advisory; Chair; Interim

Suited to Organisational Types

Start-ups; Scale-ups; SME; Corporate

David is a Director of Manufacturing and Head of Vehicle Launch with 15 years of experience across automotive and specialist product development. He has worked with organisations including McLaren Automotive, Hennessey, Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles and Bremont Watches.

He supports teams in identifying what isn’t working, simplifying complex challenges and building the right strategies, teams and processes to successfully deliver products from concept through to launch.

David’s Arena

• Manufacturing, Vehicle & Product Development

• Technical Focus: Manufacturing Setup & Launch

• Function Expertise: Supplier Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Programme Delivery

Superpowers

• Simplifies complex build and product development challenges to identify the most effective solutions

• Builds strategy, structure and teams to enable successful product delivery

• Delivers cradle-to-grave product development across manufacturing, marketing and aftersales

• Establishes processes, systems and planning frameworks to drive programme success

Impact in Action

• McLaren Automotive: Created the manufacturing launch process, including structure, responsibilities, cadence and delivery frameworks

• Hennessey: Led development, build, marketing and launch of the Venom F5 in just 9 months

• Seahorse Amphibious Vehicles: Managed engineering, supply chain, certification, manufacturing and aftersales delivery

Working style

• Analytical, systematic and passionate.

• Brings clarity and structure to complex programmes, with a strong focus on delivery.