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Dave Simon

Coach and Consultant at davesimon313, LLC
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Seasoned executive with 24 years of experience in automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods.
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Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, US
Skills
  • Aerospace
  • Design
  • Automotive
  • Altair
  • Corporate Communications
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Dave Simon is a seasoned executive with 24 years of experience in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. He has held progressive roles on executive teams, leading global Human Resources, Investor Relations, Brand Building, Digital Marketing, and Media Relations. Simon has also founded and led subsidiaries, developed strategic plans, and secured funding. He holds degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Management from the University of Michigan and Walsh College.

Credentials

  • Certificate in Private Company Governance
    Private Directors Association®
    Jan, 2021
    - Jun, 2026
  • Certificate in Investor Relations
    NIRI: The Association for Investor Relations
    Jan, 2019
    - Jun, 2026

Experience

  • davesimon313, LLC
    • Coach and Consultant
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Coaching and consulting to help technology-driven companies achieve healthy revenue, positive cash flow, dynamic growth, and fiscal soundness. I work with individuals and teams to help them build sustainable enterprises. The most effective mode is when a client has me on speed dial and we ar...

  • Altair
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • SVP - Investor Relations
      • Jul 2022 - May 2024

      Focused on Investor Relations while ramping down toward full retirement from Altair. Retired from Altair May 15, 2024.

    • Chief Administrative Officer
      • 2019 - Jul 2022

      Held progressive roles on executive team, leading global Human Resources, Investor Relations, Brand Building, Digital Marketing, and Media Relations. Played key role in 2017 IPO, managing due diligence, SEC responses, coordinating the S1, and investor relations.

    • SVP Corporate Talent and Communications
      • 2016 - 2019

      Supported CEO, Board of Directors, Legal, and HR on governance. Established routines for quarterly earnings calls, annual reports, proxy statements, quiet-period protocols, Regulation Fair Disclosure compliance, analyst support and investor communications and providing internal guidance to public company requirements.

    • President, ilumisys, Inc. dba toggled (subsidiary of Altair)
      • 2007 - 2016

      Built and led subsidiary, overseeing strategy, P&L, product and technology development, IP, manufacturing, marketing and sales channel development, securing over $3M in federal and state funding. Formed partnerships in China, expanded patent portfolio to 79 issued, and grew intellectual property licensing.

    • Principal - Product Innovation
      • 2003 - May 2008

      Formed the Altair design studio, integrating engineering simulation and optimization technology with the ergonomic and aesthetic factors of industrial design.

    • VP - Enterprise Process Management
      • 2002 - 2003

    • Director of Sales—Product Design
      • 2000 - 2002

  • Simco Industries
    • United States
    • Consumer Goods
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President
      • 1996 - 2000

      Drove significant growth of family-owned automotive tooling and interior trim manufacturer, leading to sale to publicly traded UFPT (innovative designer and custom manufacturer). Developed strategic plan for acquisition, evaluating buyers and leading deal negotiation through close.

    • Vice President, Sales and Engineering
      • 1990 - 2000

      Won multi-million-dollar contracts by applying new technologies, achieving QS9000 and applying patented processes.

  • Altair
    • Sales & Marketing Manager, Consultant
      • 1986 - 1990
  • Ford Motor Company
    • Engineer
      • 1985 - 1986
  • Bechtel Power
    • Engineeing Intern
      • 1983 - 1984

Education

  • 1981 - 1985
    University of Michigan
  • 1990 - 1993
    Walsh College
  • 1978 - 1981
    Grosse Pointe North High School

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