Enterprise Growth Leader Driving AI, Automation & Digital Transformation Across Global Brands.
...a rare blend of entrepreneurial vision and corporate execution...
David Knea is a technology executive and strategic advisor based in New York City, with a focus on enterprise sales, AI, automation, and digital transformation. He is the founder of Botmata (Botmata Company S.R.L.), a process automation and AI consulting firm he successfully scaled and exited following its acquisition by Ashling Partners in 2021.
At Ashling Partners, David served as Senior Director of IT Advisory & Professional Services Sales and Vice President of Managed Service Support, leading go-to-market strategies for enterprise clients across CPG, retail, tech, and change management. He played a pivotal role in scaling automation adoption and driving business transformation across high-impact client portfolios.
Prior to that, David held executive roles at global brands, including Vice President of Finance Information Technology and Innovation at American Express. There, he led the CFO’s technology strategy and directed investment planning for a portfolio spanning five global business units, championing the modernization and digital transformation of enterprise finance technologies that supported key strategic programs and operations company-wide. At The Hershey Company, he was Senior Global Product Manager, directing global digital transformation initiatives across sales finance, retail execution, and trade promotion management systems.
Currently, David is leading the U.S. expansion for Gambit Group (Romania). He also founded David K Consulting, advising AI, SaaS, and automation companies on go-to-market strategy, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth. His work has influenced tens of millions of dollars in enterprise deals and helped both startups and Fortune 500 firms scale revenue and accelerate market expansion.
David began his career at one of the Big Four firms (Arthur Andersen), and spent the following two decades in both consulting and internal leadership roles across Fortune 500 companies and startups—including in-country execution of international programs. This broad foundation shaped his adaptable, cross-industry approach to innovation, transformation, and executive advisory.
He holds an MBA with High Honors from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a BA in Computer Science from Concordia University Chicago. He also holds certifications in AI and digital strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, Salesforce, Google Cloud, IBM, and others. His thought leadership includes published insights on the business impact of generative AI, with a focus on guiding leaders through the evolving tech landscape.
With a cross-industry foundation and a deep understanding of enterprise ecosystems, David brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial vision and corporate execution to every engagement.
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