David Stokes

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About David Stokes

Dynamic leader with 13+ years of experience driving enterprise-wide Agile transformations, leading high-performing product teams, and executing large-scale programs in the financial services and insurance industries. I’m passionate about leveraging frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe to accelerate business outcomes, reduce time to market, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. I’ve successfully guided organizations from Waterfall to Agile at scale, coached executives on modern product delivery methodologies, and led cross-functional teams to boost predictability, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. My track record includes improving delivery speeds by up to 60%, increasing leadership alignment by 200%, and enhancing customer satisfaction through data-driven insights and user-focused design. Beyond my hands-on program leadership, I excel at uniting technical experts, product managers, and business stakeholders under a shared vision—transforming challenges into sustainable growth opportunities. Whether I’m implementing OKRs, refining digital product roadmaps, or championing advanced analytics, I believe in executing strategies that are both bold and measured. WHY CONNECT WITH ME? I thrive at the intersection of Agile Coaching, Product Innovation, and Strategic Program Leadership—leading transformations that unlock business value and create long-term impact. Let’s explore opportunities to collaborate on delivering cutting-edge products and programs that move businesses forward.