Dave Farrow

About Dave Farrow

I help businesses from $15M to $300M in revenue find direction and achieve 12–30% annual growth.As a strategic, hands-on executive with 15+ years of experience, I’ve led business and sales teams to deliver consistent, profitable growth through clear strategy, disciplined execution, and a strong leadership philosophy rooted in servant leadership.My leadership balances long-term strategic thinking with a strong bias for action. Whether it’s scaling operations, optimizing go-to-market strategies, or managing through complex transformations, I bring a practical mindset and a focus on achieving results. I’m equally effective in the boardroom and on the shop floor—and believe sustainable growth comes from aligning vision with day-to-day execution.Core Strengths:• Servant Leadership• Value Creation & P&L Ownership• B2B Sales & Growth Strategy• Operational Excellence• M&A Integration & Change Leadership• Communication & Executive Presentation• Project Management & Tactical Execution• Commodity Hedging & Risk Management

Experience

1. Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

   Nesnah Ventures

   Jan 2024 — Present · La Crosse, WI, US

   Chief Strategy Officer of Nesnah Ventures, private equity parent of UniFide CST. I lead the design and execution of 3- to 5-year growth strategies across a diverse portfolio spanning scales & weighing, fuel, agriculture, fast-casual dining, and manufacturing.I partner closely with leadership teams to translate strategy into action—implementing a proprietary business operating system that drives alignment, accountability, and sustained momentum. I also facilitate quarterly and annual planning sessions to ensure strategic priorities remain clear, measurable, and embedded in day-to-day execution.

Education

• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  BS, Electrical Engineering