David West Smith

David West Smith is a seasoned Global Finance and Technology executive with over 25 years of experience in various sectors including Global Credit Markets, Venture Capital, Oil and Gas, and Private Equity transactions. He has a strong track record in managing strategic investments in Technology, Digital Media, Enterprise Software, Telecoms, Data Center, Mobile, Advertising, Defense, and Logistics.

David has a rich educational background with an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Miami Herbert Business School, a BA in Social Anthropology from Eckerd College, and bachelors studies in Economics and EU Law from Paris Lodron Universit\u00e4t Salzburg. He also studied Social Anthropology and Spanish Studies at Universidad de Granada.

Throughout his career, David has held various significant positions such as Managing Director at StrongHeart Energy, Strategic Advisor at Global Infrastructure Finance LLC, Business Professional at ET Solutions GmbH, and Director at Conexus. He has also been involved in organizations like Neolithics, FLATLAY, Azzilon, Global Emerging Finance and Technology, and Exigen Capital.

David's professional history includes roles as Director of Americas Advisor Business Strategy at Rapid Addition Limited, Americas at Corporate Finance Partners CFP & Founders Investments, Director Deutsche Bank Asset Management at Deutsche Bank, Senior Managing Director at Global Emerging Technologies, Director Energy Structured Products at Man Financial (Gerald Energy), and Vice President at Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette.

David West Smith's expertise lies in growth execution and portfolio management in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) and Enterprise Software from the perspectives of Venture Capital and Private Equity. His vast experience in Global Technology, Oil & Gas, ENP, Downstream, Polyolefins, Digital Media, Alternative Assets, and Structured Finance have contributed to his well-rounded professional profile.