About David Lahey
Helping organizations of all sizes achieve their strategic goals for over 25 years.
Biography
David is an accomplished software executive and trusted advisor to growth-stage SaaS leaders navigating high-stakes transformation. With deep cross-functional expertise spanning operations, sales, marketing, and customer success—plus hands-on experience across three continents—David has contributed in driving six successful exits to date.
His teams have consistently delivered standout results, achieving 113% Net Revenue Retention, improving Net Promoter Scores by 88 points in under 18 months, and raising B2B Gross Revenue Retention approaching 90%. Known for balancing strategic clarity with practical execution, David helps organizations align go-to-market functions, modernize post-sale operations, and embrace AI-driven transformation without losing their human edge.
Before stepping into executive SaaS leadership roles, David was founder and CEO of Lahey Software, where he architected and delivered six ERP modules before successfully selling the intellectual property to Computer Associates (NYSE: CA). He continued to lead within CA’s independent business unit through its subsequent merger with Sage (London: SGE), laying the groundwork for his lifelong passion for scaling businesses at the intersection of technology and customer value.
Number Speaks
6
Exits
10+
Awards
30+
Countries
25k+
Customers