Managing Director David Hextall
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David leads Executive Search across Robotics, AI, and Autonomous Driving at Wenham Carter. Co-founder of the firm’s Automotive & Transportation practice, he brings over 15 years of experience delivering senior executive searches for organisations including Stellantis, Bosch, Siemens, KUKA, Mercedes-Benz, Applied Intuition, and Changan – spanning legacy OEMs to VC-backed start-ups navigating disruption.
David advises board and executive teams on leadership hiring, succession planning, and organisational design, drawing on deep networks across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and the global automotive and transportation ecosystem to help clients build leadership teams that drive growth and transformation.
David's Evidence My work
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PlacementKUKA appoints award-winning robotics industry veteran Melonee Wise as CPO, Software & AI, leading the storied robotics leader into a new era of intelligent automation
Robotics industry veteran Melonee Wise has been appointed Chief Product Officer for KUKA’s new Software & AI organisation, based in Silicon Valley. Her appointment marks a pivotal strategic shift for…
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Nauticus Robotics appoints Chief Revenue Officer to accelerate global commercial expansion
Autonomous subsea robotics company Nauticus Robotics has appointed Brian Allen as Chief Revenue Officer as the business expands its commercial presence across EMEA and scales adoption of its autonomy platform,…
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Humanoid appoints Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics to support transition to mass production
Humanoid has appointed Neel Ghai as Global Head of Supply Chain & Logistics to lead the development of its global manufacturing and supply chain capability as the company moves from…
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Fieldwork Robotics appoints seasoned agtech leader as Chair to accelerate global expansion
Fieldwork Robotics, the autonomous berry-harvesting pioneer, has appointed an experienced industry leader as Chair of the Board to support its next phase of international growth. The new Chair brings a…
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Head of AI Radar Perception Software to advance next-generation defence technology
Helsing, a European defence AI company dedicated to protecting democratic nations through advanced technology, has appointed a new Head of AI Radar Perception Software to drive the development of next-generation…
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Stellantis appoints new SVP and Director of Vehicle Logistics to optimize European supply chain
Stellantis has appointed a new Senior Vice President (SVP) and Director of Vehicle Logistics for Europe to enhance vehicle movement efficiency and streamline operations across the region’s complex supply chain.…
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The introduction that helped shape KUKA’s Software & AI organisation
KUKA is one of the world’s leading industrial robotics companies. As customer demand shifted towards more intelligent, connected and autonomous systems, the business established a dedicated Software & AI organisation…
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General Manager leads transformation of connected services
A leading global manufacturer in the automotive and transportation industry has appointed a General Manager to modernize and expand its connected services business, a critical step in the company’s long-term…
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Driving safety and sustainability on land and at sea: Fugro appoints new Head of QA
Fugro, a global leader in geo-data and positioning solutions, has appointed a Head of QA to strengthen the quality and reliability of its GNSS product division – a cornerstone of…
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Klaus Zyciora pivotal to Changan's European expansion as Vice President of Global Design
Klaus Zyciora, former Head of Design at Volkswagen Group, remains central to Changan’s European expansion as Vice President of Global Design. Since joining in October 2023, he has been pivotal…
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