Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Dave Goddard is the Executive Vice President (EVP) of Mining at Hexagon Mining, a leading provider of digital solutions for the mining industry. With over 25 years of extensive experience in the mining and technology sectors, Goddard is a recognized expert in digital mining and automation.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the EVP of Mining at Hexagon Mining, Goddard is responsible for driving the company's strategic direction and product innovation within the mining division. He oversees the development and deployment of cutting-edge digital solutions that optimize mining operations, enhance productivity, and improve safety standards across the industry.
Under Goddard's leadership, Hexagon Mining has emerged as a global leader in the adoption of autonomous and semi-autonomous mining technologies, helping clients achieve significant operational efficiencies and cost savings.
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Goddard served as the Chief Product Officer at Hexagon Mining, where he was instrumental in shaping the company's product roadmap and aligning it with the evolving needs of the mining industry. Before that, he held the position of Senior Industry Expert in Digital Mining and Automation at McKinsey & Company, where he advised global mining companies on the implementation of transformative digital strategies.
Goddard's career also includes roles as the Director of Autonomous Mining at Hexagon Mining, Principal Advisor in Operations Technologies at Newmont Corporation, and various technical and sales leadership positions at Modular Mining Systems, Novariant, and Caterpillar.
Academic Background
Goddard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Digital mining and automation
- Mining operations optimization
- Autonomous and semi-autonomous systems
- Mining equipment and technology integration
- Strategic planning and leadership in the mining industry
Professional Impact
Goddard is widely recognized for his contributions to the mining industry's digital transformation. Under his leadership, Hexagon Mining has partnered with leading mining companies to implement cutting-edge technologies that have resulted in measurable improvements in productivity, safety, and environmental sustainability.
Goddard is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has authored several publications on the future of mining technology. He is actively involved in shaping the industry's digital agenda and serves on the advisory boards of several leading mining technology organizations.
Conclusion
With his deep industry expertise, proven track record of innovation, and strategic vision, Dave Goddard is poised to continue driving Hexagon Mining's success and the mining industry's digital transformation. As the EVP of Mining, he is committed to leveraging the power of technology to help mining companies achieve their operational and sustainability goals.
