David Brennan, MBA

Product Manager

Philadelphia, PA, United States14 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led a D2C startup to Series C funding.
  • Achieved 35% lift in lead-to-sale conversion.
  • Optimized sales processes, saving 17 hours weekly per representative.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product and Sales Leader in the Automotive and E-commerce sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product StrategyProduct Roadmap DevelopmentChange ManagementStrategic LeadershipPerformance MetricsCustomer Acquisition

Other Skills

Platform Product ManagementGlobal Product RolloutsUX/UI Product DesignDigital Platform TransformationEnterprise Software DevelopmentAgile Product ManagementProduct Backlog OwnershipCross-Functional LeadershipAPI IntegrationsLocalization & Global Content DistributionNeural Machine Translation (NMT)Workflow AutomationProcess OptimizationStakeholder ManagementData-Driven Product Development

About

I’m a growth-focused product and sales leader with 10+ years of experience scaling e-commerce platforms, building CRM ecosystems, and launching subscription products across automotive and tech-enabled businesses. I’ve led from the ground up—building a high-performing sales team and taking a D2C car sales startup from seed to Series C funding. At Ford Drive, I drove a 35% lift in lead-to-sale conversion by leading CRM product strategy and automation. My expertise spans product ownership, CRM integrations (Microsoft Dynamics, Hubspot, Zendesk, AI automation), UX-driven e-commerce flows, and full-funnel customer lifecycle strategies. I’ve also managed operations for a network of 14 dealerships, overseeing 100+ employees across sales, finance, remarketing, and performance optimization. Whether I’m launching a new platform or optimizing an existing one, I blend strategy, execution, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable results. Open to senior leadership roles in product, growth, or operations—especially at the intersection of mobility, fintech, SaaS, or DTC platforms

Experience

14 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 11 mos
Average Tenure
5 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Ford motor company

3 roles

Product Owner- Diagnostics & Repair Platform

Promoted

May 2025Present · 1 yr

  • Leading the product strategy and development of Ford’s next-generation Diagnostics & Repair platform, replacing a legacy global system with a modern internally developed application used by engineering, service, and dealer networks worldwide.
  • This platform enables Ford’s international teams to publish and distribute critical service information—including owner’s manuals, workshop manuals, warranty bulletins, diagnostic procedures, and recall documentation—across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
  • Key Achievements
  • Leading the end-to-end transition from a legacy system to a modern internal platform, driving product vision, roadmap, UX/UI design, and global rollout strategy.
  • Designed core functionality enabling global teams to upload, manage, and distribute service and repair documentation across multiple markets and languages.
  • Modernized Ford’s translation workflow by replacing manual processes with automated pipelines and Neural Machine Translation (NMT) capabilities.
  • Reduced translation costs 20% while improving speed and scalability of global content distribution.
  • Partnering with engineering, localization teams, and international stakeholders to ensure accurate and compliant technical documentation across global markets.
  • Skills
  • Product Strategy • Product Roadmap Development • Platform Product Management • Global Product Rollouts • UX/UI Product Design • Digital Platform Transformation • Enterprise Software Development • Agile Product Management • Product Backlog Ownership • Cross-Functional Leadership • API Integrations • Localization & Global Content Distribution • Neural Machine Translation (NMT) • Workflow Automation • Process Optimization • Stakeholder Management • Data-Driven Product Development • Technical Documentation Platforms • International Product Operations • Change Management
Product StrategyProduct Roadmap DevelopmentPlatform Product ManagementGlobal Product RolloutsUX/UI Product DesignDigital Platform Transformation+14

Head of Sales Operational Efficiency/CRM Product Owner

Mar 2023May 2025 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • As the Head of Sales Operational Efficiency for Ford Drive my role involves optimizing our underwriting and sales processes, reducing manual efforts, and spearheading customer-focused product initiatives. I lead cross-functional teams, collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and product to deliver innovative solutions that improve customer experience and drive revenue.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Scaled Ford Drive’s direct-to-consumer business to $4M in revenue within the first year by aligning product and underwriting strategies with market needs.
  • Led the discovery, design, and implementation of a new underwriting model, ensuring responsible lending practices while improving portfolio health.
  • Owned the CRM backlog and roadmap, prioritizing automation efforts that saved 17 hours of manual work per representative each week.
  • Directed the "Voice of the Customer" initiative, gathering 200+ data points to inform product innovation and customer engagement strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing to integrate risk model insights into campaigns, boosting lead volume by 11%.
Change ManagementStrategic Leadership

Product Owner| Customer Care & Customer Care Intelligence| API Integrations

Apr 2021Mar 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • In my previous role as Product Owner for Customer Care and Customer Care Intelligence, I spearheaded API integrations between Ford's Autonomous vehicles and our customer care center, facilitating seamless communication of relevant vehicle and passenger information. My responsibilities included managing the product backlog, writing user stories, scoping with cross-functional teams, and defining acceptance criteria to ensure alignment with strategic goals and customer needs. I conducted user testing, listed product requirements, and orchestrated sprint demos and retrospectives within our agile product team framework. Leveraging insights from data and customer feedback, I led the implementation of innovative solutions to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency in autonomous vehicle support.
Strategic LeadershipPerformance Metrics

Gettacar

Director of Sales/CRM Product Owner

Dec 2018Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  • As Director of Sales at Gettacar, I built and led our Sales and F&I teams, optimizing sales and operational processes for a direct-to-consumer automotive startup. I was responsible for pricing and inventory management, collaborating with leadership to ensure competitive pricing strategies for retail sales, and optimizing the customer journey. My efforts directly contributed to a 20% improvement in funnel conversion rates and significantly reduced transaction times.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Scaled Gettacar from seed funding to Series C, raising over $40M in total funding and supporting rapid organizational growth
  • Managed a $50M+ annual revenue portfolio, optimizing customer success operations and enhancing customer satisfaction through streamlined processes.
  • Led HR functions, including hiring, performance management, and developing KPIs and OKRs to align team efforts with company objectives
  • Directed the pricing of retail inventory to ensure competitive positioning, achieving optimal profit margins while meeting customer demand.
  • Increased customer retention by implementing data-driven customer success strategies and continuously improving operational efficiency.
Strategic LeadershipCustomer Acquisition

Drivetime

Assistant Director Of Sales

Jul 2011Jan 2019 · 7 yrs 6 mos · Richmond, Virginia Area

  • Managed 30 direct reports and over 70 indirect reports across multiple dealerships, driving operational excellence and team performance.
  • Oversaw HR functions, including hiring, performance management, and establishing KPIs and OKRs for teams generating $200M in annual revenue.
  • Standardized underwriting frameworks, reducing early loan defaults by 50% and enhancing portfolio quality.
  • Represented DriveTime in strategic presentations to financial partners, fostering confidence and securing favorable terms.
  • Designed training programs for sales teams, achieving the highest year-over-year sales growth in 2017.

Education

University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Jan 2020Jan 2022

Hodges University

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) — Executive Management

Jan 2009Jan 2011

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