David Costar
Wake Forest,NC USA
Summary
Energetic Business Operations and Technology Executive experienced in leading multiple large, global and complex Digital and Operational Transformations in High-Tech Manufacturing, Healthcare and Life Sciences, and Software.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief Information Officer
Wolfspeed
Durham, North Carolina
01.2020 - 08.2023
- Initiated and led global Digital Transformation; modernized technology stack, cybersecurity, applications, analytics, and services.
- Oversaw digital architectural design, capital budget, data center buildouts, and more for world's largest, fully automated 200mm Silicon Carbide (SiC) manufacturing site.
- Implemented SAP S4 HANA to replace legacy Oracle ERP, reengineering ~90% business processes, improving data accuracy and analytics.
- Named to SAP’s High-Tech Executive Advisory Council.
- Turned around IT organization, increased diversity, improved talent quality, executed robust portfolio roadmap, increased IT investment.
- Established Global Capability Center in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Vice President, HR/Head of Talent Management
Wolfspeed
Durham, North Carolina
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Led HR, Time and Attendance, Payroll Transformation, centralizing shared services, introducing modern technologies (Workday, Kronos, ServiceNow HR).
- Managed CEO search process, partnered with new CEO on key culture-improvement initiatives.
- Standardized and simplified performance management; improved Talent Acquisition performance.
- Developed defined career paths for critical job families.
Director
HR Process Excellence, Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Led HR and Payroll Transformation, centralizing shared service delivery, modernizing technologies (Workday, Salesforce).
Director, Advisory - Human Capital Transformation
Kpmg LLP
, United States
11.2011 - 06.2015
• Managed the International Program Management Office for an HR and Payroll Technology and Shared Service Center insourcing initiative for one of the world’s largest life sciences and medical device companies
• Transitioned of Finance and Accounting corporate services from corporate headquarters to a global shared service center for a large, global life sciences company
• Optimized HR and Payroll Shared Service delivery in the Americas for a large, global life sciences company
• Appointed to lead the go-to-market effort for an automated new-hire onboarded technology and services solution
Education
B.S - Operations Management
Auburn University
1996
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Digital Transformation
- Operational Strategy and Execution
- Organizational Design
- Global Operating Models
- IT Strategy, Architecture, Budgeting
- Global Business/Shared Services
- Team building
- Problem-solving
Value Proposition
- Veteran of 5 large, complex operational, organizational, and digital transformations, beginning in 2001 - roles ranging from Executive Leader to individual contributor (SAP, Workday, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Snowflake, Kronos, BrassRing).
- Extensive global experience leading strategic enterprise initiatives and partnering with Customers, Government Agencies and Suppliers.
- Expert in Corporate Shared Services optimization and delivery (insourcing and outsourcing).
- Diverse background spanning Corporate/Industry, Management Consulting and Software delivery and services.
- Adept in business and technical stakeholder engagement and financial management.
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Quote
I believe in mountains, they are a powerful reminder of how high I must reach
-Unknown
Timeline
Chief Information Officer
Wolfspeed
01.2020 - 08.2023
Vice President, HR/Head of Talent Management
Wolfspeed
12.2016 - 01.2020
Director
HR Process Excellence, Highmark Health
06.2015 - 12.2016
Director, Advisory - Human Capital Transformation
Kpmg LLP
11.2011 - 06.2015
B.S - Operations Management
Auburn University