David Barret

David Barret

C-Level & Board Advisor

Interim Manager

Non-Executive Director

Ex- Energy, Telco & Media Executive


Post-Merger Integration

Growth & Sales Initiatives

Operational Excellence

Transformation Journeys


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Value Propositions

✅ For Investors

I help investors manage and maximize portfolio value through pre- & post-merger activities by:
➡️ Conducting due diligence,
➡️ Delivering top-line strategic growth,
➡️ Delivering operational efficiency,
➡️ Enabling transformational leadership.
By bridging the gap between vision and execution, I help create lasting value across the investment lifecycle—delivering measurable returns while mitigating risk.


✅ For C-Level Executives & Founders

I help business leaders plan and execute their growth/transformation journeys by:
➡️ Fostering deep reflection and inspiring bold action,
➡️ Aligning organisation design with strategic priorities,
➡️ Seizing new growth opportunities and boosting sales,
➡️ Driving operational excellence.
By challenging conventional thinking, I help build long-term resilience in a dynamic market landscape.


About me

With almost 30 years of experience as a digital business innovator, I bring a wealth of cross-industry insights. I have led transformation efforts across sectors experiencing significant disruption. As a trilingual professional fluent in French, English, and German, I leverage my international and cross-functional experience to assess and unlock an organization's full potential.My approach is anything but ordinary—unconventional by design, pragmatic in execution, and relentlessly focused on delivering measurable value. I don't just advise from a distance; I immerse myself in your business challenges, offering hands-on support tailored to your unique context.My core strengths are seamlessly interwoven across five key themes: strategic, futuristic, analytical, focused, and learner. Together, these talents enable me to:➡️ Strategic: Connect the dots between market trends and business opportunities, crafting visionary and executable strategies. Faced with any given scenario, quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
➡️ Futuristic: Anticipate what's next, helping you stay ahead of disruption and shape the future rather than react to it. Energise others with visions of the future.
➡️ Analytical: Break down complex problems precisely, offering clear insights and data-driven recommendations. Provide the ability to think about all factors that might affect a situation.
➡️ Focused: Maintain relentless clarity on your key objectives, ensuring that every action drives tangible progress toward your goals. Take directions, follow through and make corrections necessary to stay on track.
➡️ Learner: Continuously seek and apply new knowledge, equipping you with fresh perspectives and innovative solutions.


Key Activities

Growth Initiatives (internal & External)

New Sales Initiatives

Business Transformation

Digital Transformation

Target Operating Model Design

Strategic partnerships & alliances

M&A and Strategic Transactions

Audit & Performance Review


Industry Expertise

Energy

- Core Commodity Business,
- Neo-Utility Business,
- Decentralised Energy Solutions,
- Energy Management,
- E-Mobility,
- Smart Metering

Telecommunication

- Triple Play,
- Mobile Search/Advertising,
- Digital Value-Added Content Services,
- M-Billing

Media, Publishing & Paid Content

- Paid/Premium Content Strategies,
- Multi-Channel Digital Publishing,
- Multi-Channel Performance Marketing,...

E-Commerce

- Subscription-based Business Models B2B & B2C,
- B2B Procurement Marketplaces,
- Loyalty Programs,
- Gamification


Imprint

David Barret
Peter-Vischer-Str. 16
12157 Berlin, Germany
Email: info@davidbarret.com

Business Portrait from Alexander Klebe, (https://alexanderklebe.de/)