David Lokhorst

Background

About David Lokhorst

I help companies transform their product development capability and bring products to market faster. I am an engineering executive, passionate about eliciting world-class performance from your product development team. I have a proven ability to navigate new technology from research and development through engineering and on to market introduction. My experience spans a set of companies that have successfully commercialized technologies, including lithium ion battery systems, electric motors, robotics, and medical devices. I am equally at home developing strategy with the executive team and working one-on-one with individual engineers solving complex technical problems. I am a hands-on team player who can work with your team to:* Assess the state of your technology and its readiness for market * Assess the capability of your R&D team and facilitate improvements in capabilities and capacity * Tailor proven product development processes to suit your company * Create product development metrics and KPIs that provide visibility and ensure accountability * Determine technical, schedule, and cost risks and mitigation plans to keep your R&D programs on track * Prepare practical and measurable development plans and programs * Mentor managers and principal engineers * Implement systems to identify and protect your intellectual property