Dave Osh

Location: United States

Dave Osh is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and former CEO, COO, and CFO with deep experience in leadership transformation across global companies. Drawing from a 20-year corporate career—including leading Nasdaq-listed firms and spearheading global operations across 34 countries—Dave now works with C-suite executives to unlock potential through vertical development, mindset rewiring, and systemic team coaching. His work blends practical leadership strategy with advanced adult development theory, informed by years of collaboration with top psychologists and scholars. Dave’s unique journey also includes 20 years as a fighter pilot and squadron leader, shaping his ability to lead and coach effectively in high-pressure, VUCA environments.

He has coached leaders at companies such as Netflix, Airbnb, FICO, Stripe, Marvell Technologies, 10X Genomics, and Conagra Brands, among others. Dave specializes in executive presence, strategic visioning, global team alignment, and leading transformative change. A TED speaker and author of two books—Outgrow Middle Management and CEO Potential—he brings a rare mix of rigor, compassion, and clarity to his coaching. Based in the U.S., Dave coaches in English and Hebrew, and continues to lead thought leadership initiatives through his newsletter, CEOpeek show, and international speaking engagements.

Notable Engagements

• Coached the CEO of a software company to align a global leadership team during a period of rapid expansion.

• Supported the CEO of a renewable energy firm in establishing executive presence and credibility as a female leader in a male-dominated industry.

• Worked with the COO of a software company to accelerate change management and expand product offerings.

• Guided the CFO of a medical devices company through a successful transition into a new role and integration with an established leadership team.

• Helped the CPO of a software company build and lead a high-performing product team.

• Coached the CIO of a biotech company to enhance effectiveness and influence in board meetings.

• Partnered with the Chief Strategy Officer of a manufacturing company to lead a digital transformation toward eCommerce.

• Supported the Chief Transformation Officer in managing large-scale organizational change across a global manufacturing operation.

• Worked with a VP of Engineering at a fintech firm to navigate a new leadership role merging multiple business units.

• Guided the VP for the Americas at a software company through a relocation from Asia to the U.S. while leading a divisional transformation with full P&L ownership.

• Helped a VP of Supply Chain in the semiconductor industry transition into a new role integrating global operations.

Client List

Dave has coached leaders across a wide spectrum of industries, including top technology firms such as Netflix, eBay, Dolby, Airbnb, Cloudflare, Vizio, Nutanix, and VMWare. In manufacturing, his clients include Cemex, Hexion, Marvell Technologies, and Relativity Space. He’s also worked extensively with organizations in healthcare and biotech like Wellstar, 10X Genomics, Alcon, and Stanford Health Care, as well as automotive companies like Breakthrough and Logixboard.

In the financial and fintech sectors, Dave has supported leaders at Stripe, FICO, Intuit, Chime, Plaid, and Bill. His work also extends to ed-tech companies like Chegg, Udemy, and Ellucian, and renewable energy firms such as Gage Zero and Brightmark. In consulting, he has partnered with global firms including EY and Slalom, helping drive transformation and leadership growth at the executive level.