David A. Billings

About David A. Billings

A proven corporate executive, entrepreneur, and business owner with more than 25 years of experience across manufacturing, energy, food, and military sectors. A strategic operator and problem solver who drives growth, profitability, and operational excellence through hands-on leadership in operations, engineering, project management, construction management, sales, and general management. Expertise spans business strategy, M&A and integration, P&L management, executive leadership, and new project development, with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes in high-stakes environments.Strategic leadership: Transform organizations through disciplined governance, performance metrics, and scalable processes that align with long-term value creation.M&A and business integration: Executed and supported nine M&A transactions exceeding $250 million in aggregate value; currently advising business owners on exit planning and buyer outreach to maximize transactions.Investment and partnerships: Active engagement with venture capital and private equity to support investments in project development, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and risk tolerance.Military serviceArmy veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom: Led a platoon in combat (2004–2005) and earned the Bronze Star for valor, along with multiple commendations recognizing leadership and service. Eight years of honorable service in both active duty and reserves.Global experienceConducted business internationally with success across diverse regulatory, cultural, and market contexts, including: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Peru, UAE, India, Canada, Chile, South Korea, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, Norway, Portugal, and Taiwan. Skilled at adapting strategies to local contexts while preserving a centralized, corporate-grade governance framework.

Experience

1. Corporate Development and m & a Advisor

   Pronova Partners

   Apr 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Independent Advisor, Billings Advisory. Investment banking, mergers and acquisitions advisory, business brokerage, capital raise support, corporate strategy and development, venture capital and business consulting supporting start-up, growth, expansion, and exit for middle market clients ($10M -$500M).

Education

• University of Louisiana at Lafayette

  Certificate, AutoCAD Designer Program

• LSU College of Agriculture

  Master Cattleman, Agriculture, General

  2019

• Northwestern State University

  Bachelor's Degree, Professional Studies- Management

  2018

• Louisiana State University

  Master's Degree, Business Administration, Finance

  2020

Skills

• Sales Operations
• Sales Process
• Strategic Partnerships
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Commissioning
• Oil & Gas Industry
• Account Management
• International Sales
• Project Engineering
• Wireless
• P&L Management
• Key Account Management
• Product Marketing
• Business Management
• Manufacturing
• Business Strategy
• Strategy
• Paga
• Sales Management
• Managed Services
• Project Management
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Construction Management - Drilling Automation and Safety
• Direct Sales
• Telephony
• Solution Selling
• Sales
• Operations Management
• System Design
• Business Development
• Cctv
• Automation
• Engineering
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Management