David A. Kizer
About David A. Kizer
David A. Kizer serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Owlet Baby Care, where he focuses on optimizing product and brand experiences. He has extensive experience in operations and product management, having held various roles at Owlet Baby Care and Skullcandy Inc.
Current Role at Owlet Baby Care
David A. Kizer serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Owlet Baby Care, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing product and brand experiences for both external and internal customers. His leadership emphasizes business alignment through Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) processes, aimed at creating exceptional outcomes for stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Owlet Baby Care
Prior to his current role, Kizer held several positions at Owlet Baby Care. He served as Vice President of Operations from 2017 to 2020, and as Senior Vice President of Operations for 10 months from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was the Director of Sourcing and Supply Chain from 2016 to 2017. His tenure at Owlet Baby Care has been marked by a focus on operational excellence and strategic growth.
Experience at Skullcandy Inc.
David Kizer worked at Skullcandy Inc. in various roles between 2009 and 2015. He began as an Accounting Analyst in Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable for two years, then transitioned to Sales Operations Manager for another two years. He later took on the role of Product Manager in Product Development from 2013 to 2015. His experience at Skullcandy contributed to his expertise in product management and operational strategy.
Educational Background
Kizer holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from the University of Colorado at Boulder, specifically from the Leeds School of Business. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business. His academic background supports his professional expertise in business operations and finance.
Expertise and Leadership Style
David A. Kizer emphasizes an entrepreneurial mindset in his approach to problem-solving and business development. He has a proven track record of leading organizations through rapid growth phases, including initial public offerings (IPOs) and significant fundraising efforts. His expertise includes driving process standardization and minimizing variation to maximize cash flow and protect earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).