Don Gould is an independent business and information technology consultant who serves as a Consulting Partner with Vide Consulting Group. Don is a recognized authority in aligning organizational technology investments with overall business strategy. His areas of expertise include ERP implementation, IT transformation, business intelligence, strategy, data analytics, and organizational leadership.
Don has served in senior leadership roles with a variety of consumer product, retail, and e-commerce companies. He most recently served as CIO at Quaker Maid Meats, Inc., where he led an IT transformation that resulted in a stabilized and secure infrastructure, optimized systems, and a more data- driven culture.
As Executive Vice President and CIO at Medifast, Inc., a publicly traded company, he drove IT and business strategies that improved client and customer experiences, resulting in growth and increased market value. His longest tenure was at Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., where he served in roles including Director of Global Business Applications and Director of IT. As a valued executive, Don drove quantifiable business results through strategic investments in IT.
He successfully managed complex global ERP, POS, and CRM implementations by leading teams of IT professionals across North America, Asia, and Europe. His efforts translated into better customer experiences, increased sales, and improved business processes and efficiencies.
Don’s work transforming how businesses partner with IT to drive organizational strategy, along with his ability to lead complex global initiatives, earned him recognition as a Premier 100 IT Leader by Computerworld. His experience and expertise also make him a valued speaker at technology and leadership conferences.
Don holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and a BS from Slippery Rock University. He also attended Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business executive education program for leadership development and business leadership, is Agile certified through the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and holds an APICS certification.