David Carlsen
SVP, Sales & Partnerships
Octane
In this role, David leads the Powersports and Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE ) Sales, Partnerships, and Operations teams. He is responsible for driving originations growth by strengthening and expanding Octane’s network of more than 80 OEM brand partners and 4,000 dealership partners.
Under David’s leadership, Octane has scaled its dealer support operations, further streamlined the funding experience, and expanded its presence in the powersports, RV, and OPE industries. He led the implementation of a comprehensive feedback program to further elevate the voice of the customer, while introducing advanced document processing technology to automate review cycles and create a faster, more seamless journey. David has also been instrumental in strengthening internal culture, driving greater employee engagement , performance, and growth across his teams.
David has nearly three decades of experience across consumer lending, business operations, and sales. He joined Octane in 2022 as the Vice President of Credit Operations. Previously, David held various senior roles at a large captive lender. He graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor ’s degree in Business Administration.
Out of the office, David enjoys playing tennis and golf, listening to a wide variety of musical artists, and, most importantly, spending time with his wife, Ingrid, and two children, Lexi and David.
