David Wierman

David Wierman is the Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations at Roark Capital Group, a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia.12 Here are some key details about his background and role:

Professional Experience

David joined Roark Capital Group in April 2019 as Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations.1 He is also a member of Roark's Investment Committee.4

Prior to joining Roark, David had an extensive career in investment banking:

• He spent 24 years at Robert W. Baird & Co., where he was a Managing Director and Co-Head of Baird's Global Financial Sponsors Group.13
• At Baird, he was involved in hundreds of M&A and public equity transactions involving private equity firms.1
• He served as Roark's primary coverage officer and was a lead partner on several of Roark's investments and exits while at Baird.3

Education

David received a B.S. in Accounting from Valparaiso University.13

Role at Roark Capital

As Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations, David plays a key role in Roark's operations:

• He is responsible for managing relationships with the firm's investors.
• David is involved in the firm's investment decisions as a member of the Investment Committee.4
• His experience in private equity transactions likely contributes valuable expertise to Roark's investment strategies.

Background

Before his career in investment banking, David spent five years at Coopers & Lybrand, focusing on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions advisory assignments.3

David Wierman's extensive experience in financial services, particularly in private equity and investment banking, makes him well-suited for his leadership role at Roark Capital Group, a firm that focuses on investments in consumer and business service companies.