David Ciccarelli Chief Executive Officer at Lake.com in Toronto - ON, Canada
David Ciccarelli As Chief Executive Officer of Lake.com
David Ciccarelli is the visionary Chief Executive Officer who has founded and leads the vacation rental platform into its next phase of growth. As CEO, David is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company while building and nurturing relationships across Lake.com's entire ecosystem of stakeholders.
Strategic Leadership
David defines and champions Lake.com's vision, mission, and core values. He sets the strategic direction and long-term roadmap for the company, driving key business decisions that position Lake.com as a leader in the vacation rental marketplace.
Product Vision & Innovation
As a product-focused leader, David envisions and guides the evolution of Lake.com's vacation rental platform. He leads product development initiatives that enhance experiences for both hosts and guests, identifying market opportunities and translating them into actionable product strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement
David builds strong relationships with Lake.com's diverse community of hosts and guests while establishing strategic partnerships with property management systems. He cultivates relationships with financial partners, including banks, venture capital firms, and private equity investors, and serves as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for Lake.com.
Team Leadership & Culture
David leads and inspires a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers, marketers, and finance professionals. He fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence, ensuring the organization scales efficiently while maintaining its commitment to seamless operations. Under his leadership, Lake.com continues to champion talent development and build a world-class team.
About David Ciccarelli
David is an executive with 20 years of experience and a graduate of Harvard Business School who brings a proven track record of executive leadership in technology and marketplace businesses, with the ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution. He is equally comfortable presenting to investors, collaborating with engineering teams, and understanding the needs of Lake.com's host and guest communities.
Under David's leadership, Lake.com is creating the next-generation travel website, focused on the outdoor travel experience.