I have spent my career at the intersection of technology delivery and organizational conflict — as the executive called in when negotiations broke down, contracts went sideways, and relationships were on the line. What drives me is the moment when two parties who can't agree find a path forward that neither of them could see on their own.
Whether that's recovering a $160M technology program, restructuring a vendor relationship, aligning an executive team on an AI strategy, or mediating a civil dispute — the work is fundamentally the same: understand what each party actually needs, find the common ground, and build an agreement that holds.
Every Pactus Advisory engagement is led personally by David Kennedy — not delegated to a junior team or subcontracted out. When you engage Pactus Advisory, you get David.
"The question I always ask is: would I stake my own company's revenue on this recommendation? If the answer is no, it shouldn't be in the report."
Pactus is a Latin term meaning "pact between us" — a binding agreement, a covenant. Every engagement ends with an agreement that holds. Resolve. Recover. Transform.
Provides principal-led fractional AI and technology leadership to mid-market organizations. Owns AI strategy, governance, and technology delivery accountability without the cost of a full-time hire. Current services span Fractional CAIO, AI Strategy Roadmap, AI Implementation Rescue, AI Governance, SaaS Rationalization, Executive Facilitation, Project Recovery, and Conflict Resolution Training.
Led customer success across a $2.8B ARR SaaS portfolio, driving implementation quality, retention, and expansion across thousands of enterprise clients. Resolved high-stakes escalations and built stakeholder management frameworks that reduced churn and protected revenue at scale.
Oversaw delivery across hundreds of simultaneous projects totaling $500M+ TCV, managing 150+ project managers across global teams. Most complex outcome: restructured a $160M distressed technology project by replacing governance, renegotiating scope, and aligning client and vendor interests — achieving full financial and operational recovery.
Rebuilt and scaled a technology consulting practice into a $50M+ revenue stream. Specialized in recovering troubled engagements, renegotiating distressed contracts, and rebuilding client relationships where delivery had broken down.
Restored profitability of a failing ERP business line and drove 300% revenue growth through contract renegotiation, delivery restructuring, and direct dispute mediation across government and enterprise clients.
David operates two separate practices. Pactus Advisory handles organizational conflict at the consulting level. Atlanta Dispute Resolution handles formal mediation and arbitration — maintaining the neutrality that courts and attorneys require.
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