David Blum

About David Blum

I am a C-suite executive operating at the intersection of technology, business strategy, product innovation, and enterprise growth. While I have served in multiple Chief Information Officer roles, my leadership extends well beyond traditional IT management into digital revenue strategy, venture investment, enterprise modernization, marketing transformation, organizational development, and board-level governance – experiences that broaden my perspective beyond infrastructure and systems into market expansion and value creation.Across industries and operating models, I partner with boards, CEOs, executive teams, and investors to convert technology into measurable enterprise value. My work centers on the disciplined application of AI, data, digital platforms, and innovation to accelerate revenue growth, expand margins, mitigate risk, and create competitive advantage.I have built and led high-performing global teams, managed complex multi-million-dollar technology portfolios, launched and scaled digital products, strengthened privacy and cybersecurity governance, and aligned technology strategy directly with business and board priorities. My approach integrates financial discipline, execution rigor, and organizational alignment to ensure transformation initiatives deliver tangible outcomes – not just technical change.Recognized nationally for technology leadership, I remain focused on practical results: clarifying strategic intent, simplifying the technology landscape, productizing data, strengthening cyber resilience, and de-risking enterprise transformation.I am particularly energized by organizations at inflection points – private equity-backed growth, global expansion, post-merger integration, digital reinvention, product commercialization, or AI strategy development. In these environments, I help leadership teams build scalable innovation capabilities while maintaining governance maturity and operational stability.In addition to executive leadership, I serve in governance and advisory capacities, contributing perspective on digital risk, AI oversight, innovation ecosystems, and enterprise transformation strategy at the board level.

Experience

1. Chief Information Officer

   United Wheels Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Global Chief Information Officer and Chief Privacy Officer for holding company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of wheeled goods and outdoor brands, including Huffy, Niner Bikes, Batch Bicycles, Royce Union, VAAST Bikes and Buzz E-Bikes

Education

• Ohio University

  BSC, Communications Systems Management

• Franklin University

  Marketing and Communications

• Roosevelt University

  Business Administration

Skills

• Learning Technology
• Disaster Recovery
• Information Security Management
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Technology Integration
• Business Intelligence
• Contact Center Optimization
• Vendor Management
• Pmo
• Organizational Development
• Business Analysis
• Governance
• Project Portfolio Management
• Project Planning
• Instructional Design
• Digital Marketing
• IT Leadership
• Performance Metrics
• Program Management
• Crm
• Itil
• Security
• Relationship Management
• E-Learning
• Analytics
• Process Improvement
• Budget
• Information Technology
• Information Management
• System Consolidation
• Organizational Culture
• Strategic Planning
• Business Performance Management
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Application Support
• Erp
• Portfolio Management
• Software Documentation