David Conover

David Conover currently serves as the Vice President of Operations at COPELAND since June 2023, continuing his role following the company's divestiture from Emerson. Previously, David held various leadership positions at Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions from September 2007 to June 2023, including Vice President of Operations, where operational oversight was provided for 11 manufacturing sites across the US and Mexico, generating $3 billion in revenue. Key achievements in leadership roles involved driving strategic quality improvements, with significant cost reductions and warranty claim decreases, as well as spearheading lean enterprise initiatives. David's extensive career at Emerson Climate Technologies included roles such as Director of Quality and Manager of Quality Assurance, alongside multiple engineering and managerial positions. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Operational Excellence from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.