Dan Obrien

About Dan Obrien

I am a growth-focused executive who builds technology-enabled organizations, scales high-performing teams, and drives strategic transformation. With over a decade leading business development, consulting delivery, and digital innovation across the utilities, energy, and critical services sectors, I combine business acumen, technical fluency, and people-centric leadership to accelerate sustainable growth.I believe exceptional companies are built around trust, talent, and clarity of purpose. Throughout my career, I have led organizations through strategic expansion, managed multi-million-dollar portfolios, and built strong ecosystems of clients, partners, and technology alliances. I’ve launched new solutions, modernized field-service and inspection platforms, and led high-impact digital programs that improve operational efficiency and customer experience.My leadership style is grounded in emotional intelligence, accountability, and servant leadership. I invest deeply in people — having recruited and developed dozens of top-performing consultants and future leaders — and build teams that are empowered, aligned, and committed to excellence.Beyond the boardroom, I serve the Pittsburgh community through nonprofit governance and mentorship, including over a decade of service with Big Brothers Big Sisters and leadership roles in regional civic organizations. I am passionate about blending innovation, integrity, and impact — and about leading teams that deliver meaningful progress for customers, employees, and the communities we serve.Focus Areas: Vision & strategy · Growth leadership · Digital transformation · Field-service & utility tech · Culture & talent development · Partnerships · M&A readiness · Operational scaling

Experience

1. Vice President of Business Development

   IDI Consulting

   Aug 2023 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

Education

• University of Pittsburgh

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

  2006 — 2010

• Leadership Pittsbugh

  LP Class of XL

Skills

• Marketing Communications
• Contract Negotiation
• Advertising
• Customer Relations
• Vendor Relations
• Organizing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Crm
• Powerpoint
• Excel
• Access
• Photoshop
• Sports Marketing
• Sales
• Account Management
• Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Management
• Communication
• Teamwork