Dave Karpinsky is a globally recognized business transformation leader with over 25 years of experience advising and delivering large-scale programs for Fortune 500 companies. 

His career spans top-tier consulting firms including McKinsey & Company, Accenture, SAP, Cognizant, BearingPoint, Ernst & Young, Infosys, and IBM. He has led multi-million-dollar initiatives for global leaders such as Capital One, Coca Cola, Costco, DHS/TSA, the Federal Government, Google, HP, John Deere, Lockheed Martin, McLarens, Merck, Nike, PetSmart, QuidelOrtho, and ViaSat, as well as public sector programs for the States of Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, and Georgia, among many others.

Dave's expertise centers on digital transformation, SAP S/4HANA implementations, program and portfolio management, and strategic advisory services at the C-suite and board levels. He has a proven track record of rescuing failing projects, developing transformation roadmaps, and leading global teams through high-pressure, complex environments. His work has taken him to more than 60 countries, giving him deep insight into international business cultures and operational challenges.

In addition to his extensive consulting career, Dave is a published author of multiple books on SAP strategy, project management, and advanced methodologies, and is a respected thought leader in enterprise transformation. His hands-on experience ranges from system architecture and cloud migrations to organizational change management, often serving as a trusted advisor to CIOs and executive boards.

When not leading transformation programs, Dave is passionate about travel, photography—including astrophotography—and enjoys his collection of high-performance and exotic cars. His global mindset and relentless focus on operational excellence continue to inspire professionals and organizations seeking to navigate complexity and achieve lasting results.