Northwood University Alumnus
Don Gottwald is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate board member with more than 35 years of experience leading teams and organizations to success. He has had the privilege of serving in executive roles with some of the world’s largest companies, including General Motors and HSBC. Don’s excitement for growth and charting new paths has landed him in positions that span serving as CEO of an automotive business services company, Chief Operating Officer of a public company of more than 18,000 team members, tackling the challenges of start-up entrepreneurship, and rolling up his sleeves at a small retailer.
Don holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and BBA and AA degrees from Northwood University.
Don supports many community and mission-driven organizations and proudly serves as Board Chair for the Great American Songbook Foundation. Don, his wife Pam, and their dog Atlas live in Carmel, Indiana.
