David Lamont

David Lamont is an Associate Teaching Professor of Business Strategy at Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business and a faculty member at the Integrated Innovation Institute. He teaches in multiple programs, including the Tepper MBA, Undergraduate Business Program, MS Product Management for Technology Companies, MS in Business Analytics, and CIT programs like the Information Networking Institute, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, and Integrated Innovation Institute's online New Product Management certificate.

• Education:
  • MSIA (Master of Science in Industrial Administration), Carnegie Mellon University (1984)
  • MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1982)
  • MS in Biochemical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1982)
  • BS in Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (1979)
  • BS in Management Science, Carnegie Mellon University (1979)

His research and teaching focus on business strategy, product management, and brand management, with expertise in team decision-making processes, competitive dynamics, and experiential learning simulations. He directs Management Games at Tepper and owns Leland Associates, an executive education firm.

In his career, David has served as a board member for numerous startups, restructured companies in financial distress, and raised over $8 million in venture capital. His teaching spans both residential and online programs, emphasizing practical skills for technology-driven industries.