Dave Osh

Dave Osh

CFO Mentor | Global Finance Leader | Transformation Catalyst
San Francisco Bay Area

Expertise

Transitioning from technical mastery to strategic influence
Building trust-based relationships with CEOs, boards, and audit committees
Leading through paradoxes of growth vs. discipline and compliance vs. innovation
Elevating FP&A, treasury, and controllership leaders into enterprise-wide contributors
Unlocking next-generation leadership capacity through AI-enabled transformation
ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), ICF Advanced Certified Team Coach (ACTC), MBA

Sector Expertise

Publicly listed companies
Capital markets & equity research
Financial services & fintech
Technology & growth businesses
Industrial & manufacturing sectors

Dave Osh is a distinguished global finance leader and mentor. He launched his career as a CPA, ascended to financial controller, and ultimately became CFO for Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange, and Singapore Exchange-listed companies. With profound expertise in financial business strategy, especially within technology firms, Dave has consistently guided finance departments in shaping strategy, fostering growth, and navigating the complexities of global markets.

Over a 25-year international career, Dave has lived and worked in Israel, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore. His diverse roles as CFO, COO, and eventually CEO of multinational organizations have provided him with a unique 360-degree understanding of how CFOs and finance leaders excel by integrating financial acumen, strategic vision, and leadership.

During the past decade in Silicon Valley, Dave has dedicated over 7,000 hours to mentoring senior executives, particularly CFOs and their leadership teams. He has guided finance executives in the Future of Transformation Forum, an EY strategic initiative partnered with Oxford University’s Saïd Business School (2024 cohort). A pioneer in mentorship, Dave leverages AI technologies to amplify the impact and scalability of leadership development. His latest book, CEO Potential: Transcend Self, Team, and Organization for Lasting Success in the New Age of AI, introduces a leadership growth framework tailored for “next-gen leaders.”

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Work Experience

CEO & Co-Founder

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 · 4 yrs Singapore

CEO

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013 · 5 yrs Hong Kong

COO

Aug 2006 - Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos Hong Kong

Managing Director

Mar 2004 - Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 5 mos Singapore

CFO

Aug 2003 - Feb 2004 · 7 mos Singapore

Vice President, Finance & Operations, Asia-Pacific

Mar 1999 - Jul 2003 · 4 yrs 5 mos Hong Kong

CFO, Paper Division

Feb 1995 - Feb 1999 · 4 yrs 1 mo Israel

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