About David

As an experienced independent strategic advisor, David specializes in helping companies in the ITAD and adjacent sectors anticipate and prepare for the future. With his strategic foresight, he assists  companies in identifying emerging trends, navigating market changes, and developing robust plans to ensure sustainable growth and success. His expertise includes:

• Comprehensive market analysis to uncover future opportunities and risks
• Strategic planning and implementation to align business goals with industry trends
• Risk management strategies to safeguard business against potential disruptions
• Innovation guidance to help clients stay competitive in the dynamic ITAD landscape

Moreover, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic vision, David is also available to contribute as a corporate advisor, bringing insights and expertise to help guide clients’ long-term strategic direction. By leveraging David’s insights and strategic planning capabilities, clients can achieve a proactive stance, positioning themselves as leaders in the industry, working to build a future-proof strategy that drives long-term success.

Use the form to the right to book a free constulation to discuss how David can contribute to your company’s vision and goals.

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BIO:

David Daoud is Principal Analyst and President of Compliance Standards LLC, overseeing research on the supply and demand sides in the ITAD sector and adjacent industries. David has researched the mainstream IT hardware market since 1996 and expanded into hardware disposition research in 2003. He has spearheaded the creation of IDC’s GRADE certification (Mentions: Dell, HP, Unisys).

David interacts with a large roaster of companies operating or with interest in the tech space, providing briefings and presentations to technology and financial clients worldwide, including in Silicon Valley, New York, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Europe and across the United States and Canada.

In addition to tracking new technologies, David has been providing consulting and advisory services to companies looking to establish best practice in sustainability, ESG and in their IT equipment decommissioning practices, helping leading ITAD service providers assess demand, understand competition, and forecast what’s to come.

Prior to IDC, David worked for Computerworld as a Research Analyst and at Harvard University as a Data Analyst. He also taught computer science and English as Adjunct Faculty in Boston, Massachusetts.

David studied economics at Algiers University and Suffolk University in Boston. He is also certified ESG investing specialist from the Wharton School of Business. 

David can be reached at 754.229.0095 or via WhatsApp at 508-981-6937. You can also email him at dd****@co******************.com or book a free conversation using the form to the right.