David Candela

Background

About David Candela

Analytics and judgment are the foundational elements of both strategy and execution, and I have always been passionate about making businesses better through their concurrent application. As an operationally oriented finance and business executive, I think deeply about tough competitiveness challenges, and I am driven to improve processes and outcomes through the use of analytics, story-telling and visual communication. Some themes from the best leaders I’ve worked with include integrity, authenticity, simplicity, and excellence. I carry these themes with me to develop partnerships, change cultures, reduce costs, increase service, and improve business results. Over my 25+ year career, I've had the great fortune of engaging closely with incredible colleagues, customers, suppliers, and dealers. Having dipped myself deeply in finance, operations management, supply chain management, and channel development, I've gained an appreciation for the value, talent, and perspective that each function brings to the table. A listing of my core competencies includes: • Financial Planning & Analysis • Strategic Planning • Policy Deployment • Culture Change • Global Supply Chain Management • Negotiation • Operational Excellence • Lean Management • Continuous Improvement • Leadership Development • Critical Thinking