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David Manning

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CEO, Managing Partner at Performance Development Group
📍 Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States

Dave Manning is the Managing Partner and founder of Performance Development Group, with over 25 years of experience in management consulting and learning solutions. An alumnus of Lehigh University and The Wharton School, he specializes in strategic growth, business acquisition, and mentoring the next generation of leaders.

Outside of his primary role, Dave maintains an interest in his alma maters, including Archmere Academy, and follows developments within major life sciences companies like Pfizer and Endo International. Colleagues have described him as brilliant, insightful, and possessing a clear strategic vision.

Under his leadership, his company PDG has been certified as a "Great Place to Work®" for seven consecutive years.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
CEO, Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States
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Corporate Culture
He emphasizes creating an environment of psychological safety and authenticity, leading his company to be named a "Great Place to Work®" for seven consecutive years.
Workforce Transformation
His firm specializes in aligning workforce performance with corporate strategy to help clients achieve bottom-line results through their people.
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Career

Work history

5-2002
CEO, Managing Partner
Performance Development Group
1-1994 - 5-2002
Chief Operating Officer
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Top Trends with David Manning. Featured in Performance Development Group Blog
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Top Trends with David Manning – Globalization of Learning. Featured in Performance Development Group Blog (blog.performdev.com)
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Education
2012 - 2012
Executive Education
The Wharton School
1988 - 1992
B.A.
Lehigh University
1984 - 1988
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Archmere Academy
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