David Chapman

David Chapman is a seasoned corporate finance executive with over 20 years of experience driving shareholder value across diverse industries including software-based technology, HR services, information solutions, entertainment & gaming, telecommunications, and auto manufacturing.

With a background encompassing roles in publicly-traded large multi-nationals like Randstad, Thomson Reuters, Verizon, and Ford, as well as a venture-backed start-up, David has a proven track-record of strategic growth, creating shareholder value, and leading transformational change.

David holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and a Bachelor of Business in Finance from The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business, bringing a strong educational foundation to complement his wealth of professional experience.

His notable expertise lies in financial & strategic planning, partnering with the business for growth acceleration, optimizing operations & cost reductions, providing insightful financial reporting & analysis, and building and leading high-performing teams.

Additionally, David specializes in financial planning & analysis, strategic planning & modeling, cost management, mergers & acquisitions, capital planning, private/venture capital fundraising, vendor negotiations, systems implementation, board & investor reporting, and management reporting & KPIs.

Having held key positions like CFO for a high-growth HR technology and services company, leading Global Financial Planning & Analysis at a $2 billion Thomson Reuters business unit, and driving profitable growth for various organizations, David is a trusted strategic partner and adviser on critical business operations.

His career highlights include being the Vice President of Finance at Thomson Reuters, CFO at RiseSmart, CFO for Thomson Reuters Global Resources, and various senior finance roles at companies like Realtime Worlds, Verizon, and Ford.

David Chapman's extensive leadership experience, coupled with his diverse industry exposure and solid educational background, positions him as a highly skilled corporate finance executive who excels in driving strategic growth and optimizing financial performance.