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David Cote

Executive Chairman, GPGI, Inc.

Search every verified David Cote interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. David Cote, executive chairman of Vertiv Holdings and former CEO of Honeywell, has recently discussed the growth of data centers and the digital transformation. In a September 2025 CNBC appearance, he said there is no alternative to data centers for storing information and described AI as "just the next step" in a long-term digital trend. He also commented on immigration policy, arguing that the U.S. should adopt policies to attract more "brain power" from around the world, describing such talent as a competitive advantage. In a November 2024 interview, Cote said the U.S. needs "a lot more power" to support data center growth, and he expressed support for the Trump administration's deregulation push on permitting, while noting that power generation would need to come from multiple sources, including nuclear and gas. Cote has also spoken about his leadership philosophy and business record. He has frequently cited the principle that success involves "achieving two seemingly conflicting things at the same time," such as balancing short-term performance with long-term investment. He has described his tenure at Honeywell, where he served as CEO from 2002 to 2018, noting that the company's market capitalization grew from about $20 billion to nearly $120 billion and that he is proud that 2,500 employees became 401(k) millionaires, most of them below the executive level. He has also discussed his approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of independent thinking, transparency, and not panicking during crises.

Recent appearances

  • Winning Now and Winning Later (with David Cote)

    April 15, 2026 · 📺 Stacking Benjamins Podcast Audio

    How do you balance getting what you want now without mortgaging your future? Or on the other hand, how do you avoid have ZERO fun today while you prep for a rosy tomorrow? We often recommend that you look at your situation as if you're a business, and today we'll talk to a man who led one business to amazing results, the former CEO of Honeywell, David Cote. Plus, the cryptocurrency market value has topped $1 trillion, with Bitcoin now worth over $38,000 a coin. Feeling the itch to jump into the Wild West of investing? We won't stand in your way, but we do have a few stories about us selling…

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  • Vertiv executive chairman David Cote: There's no alternative to data centers for storing information

    September 23, 2025 · 📺 CNBC Television

    David Cote, Vertiv executive chairman and former CEO, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss AI demand, his reaction to the Trump administration's new fee on H1-B visas, and much more. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC Turn to CNBC TV for the latest stock market news and analysis. From market futures to live price updates CNBC is the leader in business news worldwide. Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest…

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  • 'We need a lot more power' to support the digital transformation, says Vertiv's David Cote

    November 15, 2024 · 📺 CNBC Television

    David Cote, Vertiv executive chairman and former Honeywell CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' for an impromptu visit to discuss Elon Musk's new data center in Memphis, the need for power supply for data centers, and more.

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  • Ep. 890: David Cote Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following Radio

    April 16, 2023 · 📺 Trend Following

    Originally broadcast Aug. 3, 2020 --- My guest today is David Cote, the Chairman and CEO of the industrial giant Honeywell over 16 years, David Cote grew the company’s market capitalization from around $20 billion to nearly $120 billion, delivering returns of 800 percent and beating the S&P by nearly two and a half times. Currently, David is Executive Chairman of Vertiv Holdings Co, a global data center products and services provider. He is a member of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group and on the Boards of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Conference of Montreal. The topic is his boo…

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  • Deming Cup 2016: David Cote

    September 30, 2021 · 📺 Columbia Business School

    On October 25, 2016, Columbia Business School’s W. Edwards Deming Center for Quality, Productivity, and Competitiveness honored David M. Cote, chairman and CEO at Honeywell, and Indra K. Nooyi, chairman and CEO at PepsiCo, with the 2016 Deming Cup for Operational Excellence. In addition, the center bestowed the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to Paul H. O’Neill, 72nd Secretary of the US Treasury and former director and chairman at Alcoa, for his legacy of leadership across the public and private sectors over five decades. The Deming Cup for Operational Excellence and Lifetime Achievement…

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  • How Companies Can Succeed in the Short Term While Investing Long Term — David Cote [S.4, Ep.6]

    September 07, 2021 · 📺 Charles Mizrahi

    Be Sure to Subscribe to My Podcast: • https://the-charles-mizrahi-show.capt... He’s the ultimate leader … When David Cote became CEO of Honeywell in 2002, the company was practically in shambles. But under his leadership, Honeywell turned its image around and became the posterchild for positive big company behavior. And as it rose from the ashes, Cote helped his employees succeed alongside him. Cote discusses his book and the importance of solid management with host Charles Mizrahi. Topics Discussed: • An Introduction to David Cote (00:00:00) • CEO of Honeywell (00:05:24) • Surviving Becom…

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  • Dave Cote on Leadership & Balancing Dualities

    March 28, 2021 · 📺 GreenWood Investors

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  • David Cote | Former CEO Honeywell | The CEO Sessions Ep.4

    January 24, 2021 · 📺 Ben Fanning

    ✍️ Full show notes and summary insights for this episode: https://www.benfanning.com/david-cote/ E4 Former Honeywell chairman and CEO, David Cote is a legendary business executive and now executive chairman of Vertiv Holdings. During his time at Honeywell, shares rose 282%, more than double the S&P 500's growth in that period. And its market capitalization soared from $20 billion to nearly $100 billion. The organization had over 130,000 employees, of which, I was one. David Cote is also the author of the book Winning Now, Winning Later. In the book he writes about how you can hit your short…

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  • Winning Now, Winning Later eCourse Preview: David Cote on Leadership

    August 05, 2020 · 📺 Leadership Essentials

    What makes a good leader? Hear from former CEO of Honeywell David Cote in this clip from his eCourse Winning Now, Winning Later. Check out the eCourse today and learn how to set yourself up for both short-term and long-term success: https://bit.ly/2XxQ6tZ

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  • #201 Dave Cote

    July 04, 2020 · 📺 Sean DeLaney

    David Cote was formerly Chairman and CEO of industrial giant Honeywell and is currently Executive Chairman of Vertiv Holdings Co. During 16 years as CEO and/or Chairman of Honeywell, he grew the company’s market capitalization from around $20 billion to nearly $120 billion, delivering returns of 800 percent and beating the S&P by nearly two and a half times. Cote was named CEO of the Year by Chief Executive Magazine in 2013 and was recognized as one of the World’s Best CEOs by Barron’s for five straight years (2013-2017). On this episode Dave shares his story of being the first in his famil…

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  • Winning Now, Winning Later with David Cote- Episode 340 of The Action Catalyst Podcast

    July 01, 2020 · 📺 The Action Catalyst

    Winning Now, Winning Later with David Cote- Episode 340 of The Action Catalyst Podcast Is it possible to succeed in the short term while investing in the long term? Former Honeywell CEO, David Cote, explains how you can have both in his new book, “Winning Now, Winning later.” With guest host and Southwestern Family of Companies CEO, Dustin Hillis, David Cote shares stories from his new book as well as lessons and principles that have helped him to advance quickly in his career and weather seasons of adversity while planting seeds for future growth. “Life and Business are always about trying…

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  • 578 | Former CEO of Honeywell - David Cote Author of WINNING NOW, WINNING LATER

    June 26, 2020 · 📺 Gene Hammett

    In today's challenging times, you have to go beyond the thinking of winning now. You also can't focus on just the future, either. Your business is likely in the midst of radical change that requires strong leadership and the ability to inspire your people through difficult times. My guest today is the former CEO of Honeywell International, David Cote. David recently wrote, "Winning Now, Winning Later." We talk about why leadership matters and how to lead beyond today's challenges. Winning now is undoubtedly essential and only part of the focus. David and I look at how to position your organiza…

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