David Jennings is a seasoned Executive Leadership Coach, transformation leader, and management consultant with more than 30 years of experience guiding organizations through complex change, business evolution, and culture transformation. With a deep background spanning product development, lean-agile transformation, global project delivery, and executive coaching, David has partnered with Fortune 50 companies, mid-sized enterprises, and innovative startups to align leadership, streamline operations, and elevate performance. His career reflects a unique combination of technical acumen, strategic insight, and human-centered leadership that drives sustainable impact across diverse industries including technology, healthcare, government, financial services, and energy.
Currently serving as Lead Agile Transformation Coach at AT&T, David is spearheading enterprise-wide operating model changes affecting more than 3,000 employees and global teams. He also brings his coaching expertise to engagements with Torch, Envision Global Leadership, and AceUp, where he supports established and emerging senior leaders across sectors including fintech, biotech, social media, pharma, and government. His leadership coaching draws from extensive experience as a team and executive coach, applying best-in-class assessment tools and methodologies to help leaders grow with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
Throughout his career, David has led enterprise agile transformations for major clients including Visa, PayPal, Microsoft, Starbucks, T-Mobile, and Farmers Insurance. As a senior consultant and transformation coach with firms like cPrime, Point B, and Strong-Bridge Envision, he has played a key role in organizational redesigns, portfolio management evolution, technology migrations, and strategic change initiatives—often managing large project portfolios with global implications. David’s work consistently transforms value streams and redefines how companies operate, collaborate, and deliver.
As Owner of Rainier Technology Partners and Rainier Renewable Energy, David has also built and led businesses in both the consulting and sustainability sectors, designing and delivering renewable energy systems and providing tailored strategy and transformation services to growing technology organizations. His previous tenure at Microsoft saw him lead commercial sales technical support, competitive product marketing, and operations, bringing a strong foundation in product leadership and enterprise strategy.
David is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Advanced Team Coach (ACTC) through the International Coaching Federation and holds a wide range of certifications in agile frameworks, change management, leadership assessments, and team dynamics. His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and an MBA from Seattle University. He is also a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington.
In addition to his executive work, David serves on several boards and advisory groups focused on business education, veteran support, and youth athletics. He mentors leaders through the University of Washington Foster School of Business and Seattle Pacific University’s Center for Applied Learning and has previously contributed to E8 Angels and the Seattle Canoe and Kayak Team board. A trusted advisor, coach, and transformation partner, David remains passionate about helping individuals and organizations grow, lead with purpose, and thrive through change.
Character
David leads with authenticity, empathy, and a clear sense of purpose, earning trust across all levels of an organization while empowering others to grow and succeed. His leadership style reflects a deep commitment to integrity, inclusion, and fostering cultures where people and ideas flourish.
Knowledge
With a robust background in engineering, business, product development, and executive coaching, David combines technical depth with a nuanced understanding of leadership dynamics and enterprise transformation. His extensive certifications and cross-sector experience enable him to deliver impactful, context-aware solutions to evolving business challenges.
Strategic
David approaches transformation with systems thinking and strategic foresight, helping organizations align vision, values, and operations to deliver sustained impact. He excels at navigating complex portfolios and leading agile transformations that improve value streams, boost team performance, and accelerate innovation.
Communication
An accomplished communicator and coach, David facilitates clarity, alignment, and collaboration in every interaction—whether with executive stakeholders, cross-functional teams, or individual leaders. He creates psychologically safe spaces for dialogue and discovery, empowering clients to lead with confidence and authenticity.
