Dave West (entrepreneur)

Dave West is a technology executive, entrepreneur, and thought leader known for his work in the fields of Agile software development, product management, and digital transformation. He is currently the CEO and Product Owner at Scrum.org, a training and certification organization focused on advancing the Scrum framework.

West has held various leadership roles throughout his career, including Chief Product Officer at Tasktop Technologies, Vice President and Research Director at Forrester Research, and positions at companies like Progress Software and Cambridge Technology Partners.

His work centers on helping organizations adopt and scale Agile practices effectively, with a particular focus on improving product development and time to market. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has authored numerous articles and books on topics such as Scrum, Agile, product management, and digital transformation. His writings often emphasize the importance of empiricism, self-organization, and collaboration in achieving successful Agile outcomes. He is considered a prominent figure in the Agile community.