David Lewis

David Lewis

Chief Executive Officer

David Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of OperationsInc, one of the largest HR consulting firms in the nation and winner of eleven Hearst Media Top Workplace Awards. As a leading and respected voice in the areas of HR, workplace and talent management, business issues, and HR crisis management, David is a go-to subject matter expert and often-quoted source for the media. In 2013, he created a new business entity called The HR Roundtable, a networking and educational group with over 100 HR professionals from across the US as members that meet virtually monthly.

Prior to launching OI in January 2001, David began his 37-year career in HR and Operational Management for leading firms including Merck/Medco and Computer Associates.

In 2017, David was named the Hearst Media Top Small Business Leader. He has held multiple board roles for the local chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and is a past two-time member of the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA). David also Chaired and helped co-found the 21st Century Workforce Council, an HR-focused business group with 100+ members that is a part of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).

David frequently contributes to television, radio, print, and online media outlets, including appearing on such networks at CBS News, CNN, NBC News, Bloomberg TV, NPR, and many regional broadcast news networks. He is also regularly sought out as a subject matter expert by national and local outlets including the Associated Press, NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. He also presents and moderates nationally as an HR thought leader at industry conferences and events, including The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), SHRM National, and SHRM Talent, as well as countless regional HR and business events.

What makes you unique in your profession?

"The eclectic mix of roles and experiences I’ve had in my career that has allowed me to successfully build OperationsInc."

How would you describe your career in three words?

“Effort, persistence, entrepreneurial.”

What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

“I enjoy watching professional sports, including the Mets’ and Giants’ games, the PGA, playing tennis and golf, and travelling.”