DAVID SUN
David Sun is the CEO of GoLeanSixSigma.com and a retired partner at CEO Coaching International, bringing over 30 years of experience as a business leader and executive coach. With a background that spans technology, marketing, retail, and manufacturing, David has built and scaled businesses both locally and internationally. He founded a company that grew to become the 5th largest reseller for Apple worldwide and helped a NASDAQ-listed technology firm increase its business tenfold.
Davidâs expertise in strategy and leadership has helped numerous organizations boost customer engagement, enhance marketing and sales performance, and significantly improve revenue and profitability. He has worked across multiple industries, managing complex operations such as offshore manufacturing, product development, and international market expansion, particularly in Asia. Notably, he played a key role in bringing Compaq and Apple into the Asian market and established the worldâs first Apple-only store in Hong Kong.
David is a strong advocate for continuous learning, often speaking to business leaders and students about the importance of staying curious and embracing new knowledge. His passion for learning and sharing insights continues to inspire those he works with.
Highlighted Accomplishments
30+ Fortune 500 Companies
- Led 25+ large transformations with benefits ranging from $5M to $120M
- Coached 500+ projects averaging $300K per project
- Trained over 1,000+ Black Belts and 100+ Master Black Belts
Healthcare System:
- Led redesign of Laboratory Services
- Reduced testing turnaround time 30%+
- Reduced late tests by 60%
- Increased productivity by more than 15% and eliminated overtime
- Led Pharmacy improvements projected to be $1.5M in annual cost savings by streamlining the logistics process within the system and reducing defects in the medication administration process
- Trained and coached a Lean Six Sigma resource group to support ongoing continuous efforts throughout the system with a focus on reducing patient wait times in emergency services
Pharmaceutical Producer:
- Increased aseptic manufacturing output by over 30%
- Within another site developed a detailed aseptic manufacturing simulation to help identify address bottlenecks and quantify improvements leading to a 20%+ increase in output. Model was also used to create long-range forecasts and assess capital investments improving production planning and expansion
Venture Capital/Investment Firm:
- Deployed Lean Six Sigma into a venture capital firm
- Rapidly deployed change to reduce costs and improve timeliness of service
- Consistently achieved 30%+ reduction in cycle time for each of 15 different functions
- Led efforts to redesign operations in the Deal Process, Treasury, Investor Communications, Accounts Payable and Financial Closing processes
Highlighted Publications
Books & Webinars:
- Lean Sigma Doesnât Work Here, published by Quality Digest, April 2020
- Process Improvement in Government Using Lean Six Sigma
- Creating Value using Lean Six Sigma in Manufacturing and Healthcare
- Presentation at Lean Six Sigma International Forum 2021
- Other numerous presentations include: Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) âĒ Andrews Air Force Base âĒ CQI Forum sponsored by the University of Toronto
Education
Degrees and Certifications:
- Master of Business Administration at Nova Southeastern University
- Post graduate studies in Applied Physics and Space Science at Florida Institute of Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University
- Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Lean Master Black Belt, Rath & Strong Consulting
- Certified Organizational Change Leader, Procsi