Biography

Contact Andrea Aker, of Aker Ink, to learn more about speaking opportunities with David A. Ryder: andrea.aker@akerink.com, (602) 339-7339. You can also review a list of established presentations. Custom presentations can be developed upon request.

Speaking Style:

Dave's presentations are high-energy, inspirational, motivational and thought-provoking. Audiences will be informed and entertained as Dave cleverly mixes humor and empathy with a dose of reality.

Event organizers in search of fresh, articulate and insightful speakers will delight in Dave's personality and presentations. His messages are clear, concise and poignant. Audiences will leave with renewed inspiration for personal and professional success.

Established Presentations:

• Extreme Consumerism: The Mystery, Oddity and Evolution of Customer Service
• Luxury Brands: Who and What Defines Luxury, and Why It’s Important
• Client Retention in a Challenging Economy:  Build Their Business
• Redeveloping the Business Offering
• Building the Foundation for an Exceptional Event: The Business Plan in Motion
• ROI for Conferences and Events:  Justifying the Expenditure for Future Growth
• Safety and Security: Conferences and Events
• Domestic vs. International Events: Not only a Geographic Distinction

Expertise & Credentials:

David A. Ryder, MBA, is the principal and managing director of Veer Consulting -- a small consultancy with a global perspective. He has been trusted by organizations worldwide to deliver creative, cost-effective solutions to a wide array of business challenges. Primary services include:

• Meeting/Event Planning & Management
• Small Businesses Development & Consulting
• Customer Service Consulting

Dave brings more than 25 years of experience in hospitality, meeting and event management, and retail industries to the helm of Veer Consulting. Prior to founding Veer Consulting in 2005, he held managerial positions in aerospace financial analysis, destination management, luxury resort operations, corporate international travel and incentives, and fine jewelry retail.

Dave has developed and implemented meetings and corporate events for Fortune 500 companies worldwide, including Apple, IBM and American Express among others. Throughout his career, Dave has served a varied clientele of organizations in the technology, insurance, financial services, automotive, manufacturing, entertainment, non-profit, pharmaceutical and medical industries, as well as state and municipal governments and associations.

Dave earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Arizona State University, specializing in organizational behavior. He also holds an MBA from Capella University in Minneapolis.

Detailed descriptions of each presentation available here. Custom presentations can be developed upon request.