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David Nagtzaam

Fractional Chief AI Officer | ex. Google, OpenAI

€1,760/day
Cascais, PT
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About David

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I help forward-looking brands and visionary leaders turn complex tech into actionable growth by bridging the gap between strategy and execution. With 220+ brands served - from stealth startups to Fortune 500s, most recently OpenAI - I specialize in AI strategy and automation, business transformation, and innovation that scales.

Bio

David began his career at Google and has since worked with some of the world’s most influential brands across Europe and the U.S. His trajectory from Noogler, to founder to Entrepreneur-in-Residence at a global enterprise of over 80,000 employees undergoing internal and external transformation has given him a rare blend of hands-on leadership, deep technical fluency, and strategic precision.

Over the past 18+ years, David has helped startups scale by 3400% in under three years, led AI adoption programs, and architected marketing technology systems that powered compounding growth. Known for his sharp thinking and fast execution, David often steps into high-complexity environments to design clarity and drive results. He is known for his ability to simplify complexity, deliver measurable impact fast, and operate seamlessly across disciplines.

Today, he applies that experience through his consultancy services, built on the belief that businesses have a responsibility to adopt AI and emerging technology with both ambition and accountability. Driven by a deep understanding of systems, people, and potential, he sees this moment as an opportunity to shape the future, rather than compete in it.

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  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Conversational

  • French

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • DECODE - Business Automation
    AI Transformation Advisor & Fractional Chief AI Officer
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    Lisbon, Portugal
    Independent AI advisor and automation architect helping companies design AI strategies, build production-grade automations (n8n, RAG, agents, Retool, LangChain), and support leadership through AI-driven transformation.
    Worked with brands like: Mercor, OpenAI, Revpanda, LID
    • Supported clients with strategy development and execution covering emerging technologies, business transformation, and marketing technology.
    • Developed AI-driven marketing and content strategies, enabling automated personalization and scalable campaign optimization capabilities (double-digit impact across KPI’s).
    • Advised Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups on AI, automation, and no-code solutions to enhance efficiency and data security.
    • Provided executive coaching/workshops on AI, blockchain, and privacy-centric models, equipping leadership teams with strategic foresight to navigate these topics effectively.
    n8n Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Retool LangChain Process Automation
  • Philip Morris International
    Head of Web & eCommerce Europe
    E-COMMERCE
    January 2017 - January 2022 (5 years)
    Lausanne, VD, Switzerland
    Led large-scale digital and e-commerce transformation across 28 EU markets, laying the kind of data, process, and organisational foundations now required for AI adoption and AI transformation at scale.

    • Recruited as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) for an elite 3-year rotational program to drive change management, digital transformation, and advise senior leadership.
    • Led the online launch of a disruptive new product category, leading market entry, positioning, and execution, exceeding KPIs and driving (greenfield) market adoption across multiple regions.
    • Co-developed a centralized digital Hub, optimizing strategy and operations for 28 EU markets, cutting inefficiencies, and enhancing scalability.
    • Managed and mentored high-performing teams (8 direct reports, 19 total), fostering digital innovation, agility, and cross-functional collaboration.
    • Oversaw an annual budget of €21M, ensuring strategic allocation for maximum impact.
    Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Digital Marketing Digital Transformation SEO Change Management
  • Seventh Media- Digital Marketing Agency
    Director of Operations & Co-Founder
    DIGITAL AND IT
    January 2014 - January 2017 (3 years)
    Rotterdam, Netherlands
    • Built and scaled a high-performing team from 3 to 11, integrating in-house talent and freelancers for agility and cost efficiency.
    • Developed scalable tech frameworks & automation tools, cutting project turnaround times and operational costs by 38%.
    • Led digital transformation initiatives, enabling clients to test and implement new business models for sustained competitiveness.
    • Successfully exited, selling the company to McCann in 2017.
    Digital Transformation Digital Marketing Web development Amazon Web Services Consulting

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Education

  • Google Analytics-IQ Certified Professional
    Google Inc.
    2015
    Google Analytics-IQ Certified Professional
  • Google AdWords Certified Professional
    Google Inc.
    2015
    Google AdWords Certified Professional

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