David McDonald has made a name for himself in the world of business and leadership. He has had a successful career spanning over ten years where he has delivered at his very best.
MacDonald was born and raised in the state of Iowa. He was privileged to get a good education that would on prove essential to him attaining a successful career. He achieved his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the renowned Iowa State University.
His career journey started immediately he completed school. He kick-started his career by working for the OSI industries based in Chicago.
His first position in the company was that of the Project Manager where he oversaw the company projects. He rose steadily through the managerial ranks up until he was appointed the company’s President.
Besides being the president of the OSI industries, McDonald also holds the position of Chief Operating Officer. He also at one time served as the chairman of North American Meat Institute.He is also a director at the OSI international Foods based in Australia.
One of his career achievements while at the helm of the OSI Industries is that he has ensured that OSI group of companies has set up shop in various countries including Poland and Geneva.
The expansion has helped bring the services much closer to the people. Furthermore, he has ensured that the company’s logistics team works at full capacity so that functions do not stall. With this, the company operates efficiently and effectively on all fronts.
Under his stewardship, the OSI group operations have continued to be scaled up primarily in the Chinese market. The continued growth of the Chinese economy has offered the company a favorable environment to expand even further.
Besides, the company also acquired the Baho industries a Dutch company whose acquisition McDonald says will significantly improve the company’s presence in the European market.
McDonald terms the continued success and growth of the company to various factors principal among them being client’s participation and satisfaction. The company has tried to involve the customers at all stages of the business.
The other factor that he attributes to success of the company is that of engaging with the plant manufacturer to try and develop the best and safe manufacturing process and equipment that guarantee high quality and more reliable products.
Besides his work life, McDonald uses his leadership position to change the face of the Iowa community. He has dedicated his time to help improve and support those students and people interests in agricultural entrepreneurship.
To this extent, he has organized for some of the teams to visit the company’s other facilities outside the US in China and Australia.
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