David Kippie

About David Kippie

As a strategic CEO, I thrive at the intersection of business transformation, financial stewardship, and operational excellence. With extensive experience leading startups, mid-sized firms, and large enterprises, I’ve built a track record of accelerating growth, optimizing performance, and guiding organizations through high-stakes transitions—whether it’s PE-backed expansion or private ownership shifts—while assembling and developing high-performing executive teams to drive long-term success. Growth Architect & Market StrategistI specialize in identifying untapped market potential, restructuring executive teams, and formulating data-driven strategies that enhance revenue, profitability, and enterprise value. From spearheading acquisitions to driving post-merger synergies, I’ve successfully navigated the complexities of M&A, due diligence, and integrations, ensuring seamless transitions and sustainable growth. Operational Excellence & Financial LeadershipI bring a disciplined, metrics-driven approach to business, ensuring financial stability, scalable operations, and strategic cost management. My expertise spans corporate governance, risk mitigation, and technology integration, coupled with a strong focus on financial discipline, cost control, and ROI improvement — enabling companies to stay agile, competitive, and future-ready in a rapidly evolving market. People-Centric Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementBeyond numbers, I believe in cultivating high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and strengthening investor and stakeholder relationships. Whether leading a cultural shift, aligning teams with a visionary strategy, or negotiating high-value deals, I’m committed to building organizations that not only succeed—but thrive. Always open to connecting with like-minded professionals and discussing opportunities to drive enterprise-wide transformation and sustainable business success.#Leadership #GrowthStrategy #BusinessTransformation #MergersAndAcquisitions

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Aquapharm Pchem, Llc

   Mar 2019 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   In this role, I secured a multimillion-dollar Asset-Based Line of Credit (ABL) to fuel expansion and enhance financial agility. I championed a QHSE-driven culture, unlocking Tier 1 customer sales and reinforcing our long-term growth strategy. My focus was on shaping the company\'s vision, mission, and strategic goals while ensuring sustainable growth and market expansion. I also took ownership of budget management, profitability, and financial health, making strategic investments and optimizing costs to drive long-term success.Key Wins: Led full P&L oversight for a $120M operation, driving financial performance and sustainable expansion. Rebuilt executive leadership & corporate strategy, accelerating revenue by $100M in just three years. Reduced corporate debt by 60% through disciplined financial management and free cash flow optimization. Transformed sales team dynamics, adding 300+ customers through a customer-first approach. Executed a high-value business sale to PCBL, achieving a $450M+ transaction.#Leadership #FinancialStrategy #BusinessGrowth #P & LManagement #CustomerSuccess

Education

• Texas Tech University

  BS, Chemistry

Skills

• Onshore
• Qhse
• Perforation
• Field Development
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Logging
• Offshore Operations
• Oilfield
• Petrophysics
• Subsea Engineering
• Reservoir Simulation
• Upstream
• Petroleum
• Cement
• Drilling
• Pumps
• Well Control
• International Business Strategy
• Stimulation
• Hydraulics
• Hydraulic Fracturing
• Oil/Gas
• Deepwater
• Drilling Fluids
• Gas
• Reservoir Management
• Petroleum Engineering
• Fluids
• Oil & Gas
• Drilling Engineering
• Workover
• Formation Evaluation
• Pressure
• Energy Industry
• Product Optimization
• Well Testing
• Natural Gas
• Directional Drilling
• Offshore Drilling
• Reservoir Engineering