With over two decades within the hospitality industry as a consultant, investor and in hotel and restaurant operations, David’s experience is diverse. He graduated from the University of Hartford and started his career in sales & marketing at The Plaza Hotel in New York before embarking upon a career in hospitality consulting.

A frequent lecturer on industry related issues, David has written more than 100 articles on the topics of executive selection, pay-for-performance, corporate governance and executive leadership.

He is currently conducting a study surrounding the art and science of succession planning within the hospitality industry.