David Denning

David Denning is the Vice President at Denning & Company, a boutique private equity advisory firm based in San Francisco. He has held this position since June 2012, contributing significantly to the firm's operations in fund origination and distribution, particularly in raising capital for private equity, real estate, and hedge funds across Europe and the Middle East.12

Education and Background

Denning earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied the Practice of Art from 1999 to 2003. He also participated in a summer immersion course at Middlebury College in 2005. During his time at Berkeley, he was active in Division One soccer.124

Professional Experience

Before joining Denning & Company, David Denning served as the Head of Client Services and Marketing at Wermuth Asset Management, where he was responsible for fundraising and managing investor relations for Russia-focused alternative asset funds. Additionally, he worked as the Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Delta Private Equity Partners, which is known for its investments in Russia.23

Skills and Languages

David Denning is proficient in Russian, reflecting his professional focus on Eastern European markets. His expertise lies in capital raising within the private equity sector, making him a valuable asset to Denning & Company.23