Dave Ancel, Ed.D., is a Syntax consultant and principal of Concepts in Global Learning. His company provides knowledge and experience in design and implementation to global organization development initiatives for hi-tech clients. He has a strong background in the relationship of technology and culture in the global workplace. He has lived and worked in Latin America and Southeast Asia, and is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Ancel's experience in organization development, intercultural communication, and appropriate uses of technology combine to provide expertise in the following areas: The use of communication technologies in global management and leadership, and creating effective globally dispersed workgroups and project teams. Recent clients include: National Semiconductor, Sun Microsystems, and Novell.

Dr. Ancel holds a Masters Degree in International Administration from the School for International Training, and a Doctorate in Organization and Leadership, emphasis in Pacific Leadership International, from the University of San Francisco (USF). He is currently an adjunct faculty member at the USF College of Professional Studies. He teaches Planned Change in Complex Organizations, and Current Topics in Human Resource Development.