David Kaufmann
Partner
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David is a partner in Oliver Wyman’s Transportation and Advanced Industrials practice in Europe, specializing in operations and performance transformation.

He helps clients improve productivity and performance across areas, including purchasing, product cost optimization, and supply chain. His work spans industries such as consumer goods, chemicals, and distribution, where he partners with leadership teams to improve efficiency, optimize costs, and identify sustainable sources of value.

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Working on levers and impact will get you so far, but it is critical to ensure you aren’t underestimating the human side of transformation. A happy culture is the cornerstone of success

For David, lasting transformation depends on more than processes and numbers. He believes organizations achieve stronger results when changes to operations are supported by the right culture, behaviors, and ways of working. Alongside his operations expertise, he is certified in executive coaching, with a focus on change management and team coaching.

This combination allows David to address both the technical and human dimensions of transformation, helping teams align around new ways of working and translate performance ambitions into practical change.

David also studied history, a background he believes brings an additional perspective to problem-solving by encouraging him to consider challenges in a broader context.