David Nicoll

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About David Nicoll

Successful executives have the power to influence the performance and behavior of others. As an experienced and strategic executive leader in the industrial and manufacturing space, I drive organizational advancement by leveraging my deep expertise in product management, commercial operations, team leadership, and global strategic planning. I drive significant revenue growth, improve product quality, elevate ROI on sales, reduce costs, contribute as a strategic consultant to boards of directors, and significantly increase profitability for both private equity-owned companies and public organizations by applying my strong background in lean process improvement. In addition, I build, lead, and inspire top-performing teams to grow and succeed. Below is a selection of the top accomplishments from my career with Caterpillar: Achieving a 30% return on sales, and a significant growth in both sales and operating profit after capital charge (OPACC) for Caterpillar through strategic initiatives, including the introduction of a new product development focus with innovative technologies, the establishment of ambitious sales and pricing targets, the enhancement of supply chain throughput, and the implementation of effective sourcing strategies. Driving sustainability by leading electric battery construction machine programs across two brands, including a large CAT brand program that provides customers with zero-emission vehicles by leveraging charging solution innovation. Enabling a multimillion-dollar profit improvement over 18 months, turning around Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems business unit from negative to positive profitability by implementing highly effective cost-saving measures, including renegotiating with suppliers to improve terms. I am excited to expand my professional network and see what the future may hold. If you would like to connect, please contact me at davidn335@gmail.com. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Cross-Functional & Multicultural Team Building Six Sigma & Lean Process Improvement Distribution & Dealer Development Global Supply Chain Optimization Product & Brand Management Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) Global Executive Leadership Corporate Governance Business Turnaround Strategic Planning P&L Management Product Vision