David Powell
David Powell is a seasoned, senior global executive who has successfully served as CEO, President, and SVP of public, private, family owned, and not-for-profit enterprises.
David was business unit CEO for companies in the healthcare and consumer products industries, including Johnson & Johnson and Avon Products, and has led integrated businesses with up to $1.8B in sales. He also served as both Operating Partner and consultant in private equity. David is proficient in delivering revenue, EBITDA, and cash growth with broad global accountability, while leading complex multinational businesses through major transformations and overseeing operations in 30+ countries. He has proactively worked with U.S., Japan, China, and UK governmental and regulatory leaders and is also engaged with incubators and accelerators in Orange County, CA.
Key Positions
- CEO, Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc.
- SVP Business Transformation & Global Supply Chain, Avon Products, Inc.
- CEO, President, J&J (Johnson & Johnson) Medical K.K., Japan
- Worldwide President, Advanced Sterilization Products, Johnson & Johnson
- Worldwide VP, Operations, Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson
- COO, HAVI Food Services, Greater China
Board Positions
- Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc.
- N2Y LLC
- American Red Cross, Greater New York Region
- American Medical Devices and Diagnostics Assoc., Chairman (Japan)
- American Chamber of Commerce Japan, Executive Committee
- California Healthcare Institute, Director, Medical Technologies Policy Committee, Chair
Key Industries
- Medical Devices
- Industrial Devices
- Consumer Beauty & Food
- Capital Goods
- Manufacturing
- Private Equity, Start-up, Early-stage Ventures
Core Strengths
- Complex Business Strategy
- Executive Leadership; Leadership Development
- Business Transformation & Turnaround
- Innovation Leadership
- Global Leadership, Management & Expansion
- Strategic Planning
- Family Business Governance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Operational Excellence
- Six Sigma, Lean Tools
