David Laud

Background

About David Laud

As Senior Consulting Director and North America GTM Lead for Order-to-Cash Practice and Platforms at Capgemini Business Services, I drive transformative change in financial operations through innovative technology solutions and strategic partnerships. My focus centers on revolutionizing Order-to-Cash processes for global enterprises through cutting-edge Gen AI implementations and intelligent automation. Throughout my tenure at Capgemini, I've had the privilege of co-chairing our groundbreaking Gen AI-powered Revenue Assurance Offering and introducing the industry's first Cash Collections as a Service model. These innovations have consistently delivered remarkable results, including 15-20% operational cost savings and 25-30% improvements in DSO, while maintaining an exceptional 95%+ client retention rate. By orchestrating over 40 strategic pursuits and exceeding revenue targets by $50M+ in 2024 alone, we've demonstrated the powerful impact of combining innovative solution architecture with deep industry expertise. The success of our Frictionless Finance Transformation Offering for Order-to-Cash has established new benchmarks for operational excellence in the F&A space. My passion lies in architecting game-changing solutions that maximize working capital and optimize cash flow for enterprise clients. Through strategic technology partnerships across Oracle, SAP, and emerging platforms, we're continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in financial operations. This includes leveraging cutting-edge Gen AI solutions and Intelligent Automation to deliver dramatic productivity gains and working capital improvements. Core areas of expertise: Strategic Partnership Development & Management Enterprise Solution Architecture & Digital Process Transformation Gen AI Implementation Strategy Order-to-Cash Innovation & Working Capital Enhancement System Integration Excellence Commercial Structure Design & Global Transformation Leadership At Capgemini Business Services, we believe in the power of human creativity combined with technological innovation to solve complex business challenges. Our commitment to delivering exceptional client value while driving continuous innovation has established us as a trusted leader in digital transformation. Connect with me to discuss Order-to-Cash innovation and digital transformation in financial operations. david.laud@gmail.com