David Sikir

David Sikir has extensive work experience spanning over various roles and industries. David started their career at Artisan Partners as an Equity Settlement Associate, where they managed international trade settlement activities for multi-strategy global funds. David then moved on to Stark Investments as an Investment Analyst, where they led the implementation of new solutions to increase operational efficiencies and optimize trade workflows. After that, they joined Quad as a Senior Financial Analyst, where they implemented a global cash management platform and served as the primary point of contact for investor relations activities. Following their time at Quad, David joined Amadeus, where they held multiple roles including Senior Strategy Analyst, Corporate Consultant in Strategic Planning & Analysis, and Manager of Strategy & Innovation. During their seven years at Amadeus, David worked on various projects involving market penetration, business model development, ecosystem expansion, and portfolio strategy, among others. Currently, they are working at CCC Intelligent Solutions as a Senior Business Consultant and Innovation Lead in Strategic Initiatives & Program Management.

David Sikir has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Strategy & Management from the Wisconsin School of Business. David also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance from the Lubar College of Business. In addition to their formal education, David has obtained several certifications in areas such as design thinking, product development, innovation, and business models.