David Kalman

About David Kalman

I\'ve spent 25+ years turning strategy, alignment, and culture into competitive advantages for global organizations. As CEO of Trillora, I bridge the gap between North American/European companies and Asian manufacturing, delivering solutions that typically reduce costs by 30%+ while cutting environmental impact. My team has helped brands transform their supply chain strategies across four continents.My approach is simple: understand the real problem, build the right team, then execute relentlessly. At Root (now part of Accenture), I spent nearly 20 years helping Fortune 500 companies align internal culture with organizational and customer experience goals. Whether I\'m transforming a customer\'s supply chain or coaching leadership teams through organizational change, I focus on measurable results that stick.When I\'m not optimizing global operations, you\'ll find me running trails in Portland (I\'m RRCA certified). I believe the same principles that build high-performance teams also build resilient people – clarity of purpose, accountability to results, and the persistence to see transformation through to the end.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Trillora Packaging Solutions

   Jun 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   In my role as CEO of Trillora, I lead a team of highly dynamic packaging experts who are passionate about bridging the gap between North American and European brands and their Asian manufacturing operations. My focus centers on four core pillars that drive sustainable business growth: unwavering customer centricity, strategic clarity, transformational culture change, and a measurable commitment to protecting the environment.With deep expertise in organizational leadership, I ensure our people are supported with the resources they need to ensure our customers\' packaging needs are met with precision, quality, and innovation. My approach emphasizes understanding each customer’s unique challenges and market positioning, then crafting tailored solutions that enhance their competitive advantage while reducing their environmental impact.I\'m passionate about building high-performance teams that thrive in multicultural environments, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaborative excellence. Under my leadership, we\'ve transformed how brands approach their packaging strategy, turning what was once a logistical challenge into a strategic differentiator.My commitment extends beyond operational excellence to creating lasting partnerships that fuel long-term growth for both our customers and our organization. I believe that when packaging solutions are executed with strategic intent and customer obsession, they become powerful catalysts for brand success in today\'s interconnected global marketplace.Connecting brands across continents. Delivering solutions that matter. Building the future of packaging excellence.Trillora: Sustainable by design. Holistic in our approach. Driven by integrity. Impactful with our results.

Education

• University of Arizona

  BA, Marketing

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  MBA, Business

Skills

• Driving Change and Transformation in Organizations
• Management Consulting
• Consultative Selling
• Strategy Development
• Company Branding
• Strategic Communications
• Marketing Strategy
• Employee Engagement
• Customer Experience
• Strategic Planning
• Business Strategy
• Change Management
• Strategy
• Leadership Development
• Talent Management
• Organizational Development
• Performance Management
• Selling
• Coaching
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Performance Improvement
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Management
• Marketing Management
• Process Improvement
• New Business Development
• Team Building
• Sales
• Business Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Business Process Improvement