David Finke conducts leadership and succession assignments at the board, CEO and CxO level for companies in the technology, automotive and industrial segments. He is a core member of the firm’s Board & CEO Advisory Partners Sector. Based in Palo Alto, David co-founded the Digital Transformation Practice at Russell Reynolds Associates and previously co-led our global Technology Sector. He advises clients on the leadership implications of disruptive trends such as artificial intelligence, IoT, and x-as-a-service offerings. Recent assignments include board appointments for Fortune 500 companies and C-suite succession projects for large-cap enterprises and high-profile venture-backed start-ups. David worked at three venture-backed start-ups as an executive before transitioning to search. Those companies include Instill Corporation, an on-demand data and analytics providers; Closedloop Solutions, a SaaS firm; and XUMA, a systems integrator and web hosting operation. Previously, he led new product introduction at Silicon Valley icon SGI. David began his career in Japan with Sony, where he gained a strong foundation in electronics and supply chain management.