David Coolidge

About David Coolidge

A trusted non-executive director, advisor, consultant, and investor in the vehicular mobility space. An accomplished executive with a demonstrated record of delivering exceptional results in highly competitive global automotive, heavy duty, and specialty vehicle OEM and aftermarket businesses. Have served as a CEO or President since 2005, leading a global division of a conglomerate and two private-equity portfolio companies. Have served on the Board of Directors of thirteen organizations. Blends a solid financial background in M&A and PMI with extensive P&L management experience, having owned P & Ls ranging from $145 million to $1.8 billion. Excels in strategic planning and in aligning goals, people, and resources to achieve aggressive corporate objectives and business transformations. Applies an engaging interpersonal style and strong communication skills to establish productive relationships across all elements of the organization, with customers, and with external constituencies.

Experience

1. Non-executive Chairman of the Board of Managers, m & d Parent Holdings, Llc

   M&D

   Nov 2025 — Present · Humble, TX, US

Education

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

  MS, Accountancy

  1991 — 1994

• DePauw University

  BA, Economics

  1983 — 1987

• University of Illinois Chicago

  MBA, Finance and Marketing

  1987 — 1989

Skills

• Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Mergers
• Talent Developer
• P
• Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
• Cultural Transformation
• Automotive Aftermarket
• Collaboration
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Automotive
• M&a Experience
• Adaptability
• Leadership
• Financial Management Experience
• Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Talent Management
• Business Integration
• Manufacturing
• International Business
• Global Management
• Analytical Capability
• Pricing
• Global Strategy
• Business Innovation
• Mergers