David Lewicki

About David Lewicki

Industrial and energy technology executive with 25+ years of experience leading commercialization, EPC execution, and operational transformation across complex, capital-intensive programs. I specialize in taking first-of-a-kind (FOAK) technologies from concept through commercial readiness and scaling them into repeatable, margin-accretive platforms.My background spans senior leadership roles across energy, industrial technology, and large-scale EPC environments, with deep expertise in product strategy, global supply chains, contract strategy, deployment, and execution governance. I’ve partnered closely with boards, investors, OEMs, and EPC firms to align capital, technology, and execution into durable enterprise value.Career highlights include:Scaled an energy technology platform from hundreds of millions in enterprise value to over $1B within four years through disciplined commercialization, risk mitigation and cost-structure redesignCommercialized a novel CO₂ power cycle technology, enabling public-market readiness and large-scale deploymentNegotiated multi-billion-dollar exclusive fleet and supply agreements with global OEMs, materially improving unit economics and long-term competitivenessBuilt billion-dollar standardized plant product lines and complementary modular systems to enable repeatable, lower-risk executionDelivered tens of millions of dollars in cost avoidance through contract strategy, claims management, and operational improvementsReduced engineering labor hours by ~40% through digital transformation, standardization, and workforce optimizationLed global engineering and delivery organizations of 300+ professionals, supporting EPC portfolios consistently measured in the multi-billion-dollar rangeMost recently, I served as Vice President, Products at NET Power, where I led commercialization strategy, global partnerships, capital diligence, and execution readiness across large-scale and small-scale product lines. Earlier in my career, I held progressive leadership roles at McDermott and Bechtel, managing global engineering organizations, modularization, and major EPC delivery programs.I’m known as an execution-driven operator who brings structure to complexity, aligns stakeholders around clear delivery roadmaps, and builds operating systems that scale efficiently. I thrive where technology, capital, and execution intersect—particularly in private-equity-backed, growth-stage, and industrial technology platforms.

Experience

1. Executive Consultant

   Self

   Jun 2025 — Present

   Startup & Platform Consulting for Energy Infrastructure & First-of-a-Kind TechnologiesAdvised early-stage and growth-oriented companies serving the energy delivery market (transmission, substations, distribution, storm response) and first-of-a-kind renewable power generation technologies, with a focus on commercialization, scalable operating models, and investor readiness.Drafted capital raise strategy and investor engagement, including refining pitch materials, financial models, and market narratives aligned to institutional and private equity expectations. Supported corporate structuring, governance, and compliance to reduce execution and regulatory risk while positioning platforms for growth and future transactions.Provided hands-on guidance across operational scale-up, including hiring cadence, systems selection, business infrastructure, and performance management. Built foundational operating frameworks including org structures, workflows and back-office processes to enable disciplined growth without over-engineering.Acted as an extension of leadership teams to de-risk early commercialization, accelerate time to revenue, and establish repeatable, scalable platforms. Contributed to branding, websites, investor decks, and operating materials, while supporting interim back-office management until permanent teams were in place.

Education

• Villanova University

  Bachelor's of Civil Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering

  1994 — 1998

• Villanova University

  Master's degree, Structural Engineering

  1998 — 2000