David Kaplan

David Kaplan has an extensive work experience in various executive roles across different industries. Starting in 1994, they worked as a Business Analyst at Deloitte Consulting before moving to IBM in 1997 as a Business Development Finance Intern. In 1998, they returned to Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Consultant, specializing in technology strategy and supply chain for retail, manufacturing, and energy industries.

In 2000, Kaplan joined Verticalnet, where they held multiple roles, including Senior Manager of Corporate Development, Director of Strategic Alliances, and Senior Director of Product Marketing. David played a crucial role in creating marketing messaging, establishing partnership programs, and developing a cloud-based e-Procurement solution.

From 2003 to 2005, Kaplan served as Vice President of Marketing at Verticalnet, leading a marketing transformation and contributing to corporate and product positioning. David then joined Hx Technologies as Vice President, where they managed fundraising, developed the go-to-market strategy, and led marketing and business development initiatives.

In 2006, Kaplan became the Vice President of Marketing at Tafford Uniforms, where they transformed the company into a leading e-commerce destination for medical professionals. David developed the marketing strategy and built a team of marketing and creative professionals.

Starting in 2012, Kaplan held multiple roles at Govberg Jewelers, including Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operating Officer. David played a significant role in expanding the company's online watch repair business, acquiring and merging companies, and managing the development of custom software.

Since 2017, Kaplan has been involved with WatchBox, initially as the Chief Marketing Officer and later transitioning to the role of Chief Operating Officer. WatchBox is a leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned luxury watches, offering an unrivaled selection and streamlined client services.

In 2016, Kaplan founded BSD Code and Design Academy in North America, providing youth education programs focused on teaching real-world programming languages.

Overall, David Kaplan has demonstrated a diverse range of expertise in strategy, marketing, business development, and operations management throughout their career.

David Kaplan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Duke University, completing their studies from 1990 to 1994. David then pursued further education at The Wharton School, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a concentration in Finance. David attended The Wharton School from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, they obtained a Retail Education Certificate from Shoptalk in March 2019.