David S. Daniel
Chairman at Spencer Stuart, Inc.
Profile
David is an advisor on CEO and director recruitment, CEO succession planning and transitions, board effectiveness and other key governance and senior leadership issues facing boards and CEOs.
He has served clients across industries and draws on more than 35 years of experience leading global businesses and brands.
David currently serves as the chairman of Spencer Stuart and the firm’s board of directors.
He was formerly the CEO of Spencer Stuart and, during his 11-year tenure, expanded the firm’s global footprint, strengthened its position in board and CEO search, and developed new services and capabilities, including CEO succession planning, senior-level executive assessment and board effectiveness.
Prior to his time at Spencer Stuart, David spent 15 years shaping some of the world’s leading brands.
He served as president and CEO of Simint USA, the American division of Armani Jeans, as well as president of Louis Vuitton, North America, and CEO of Evian Waters of France (U.S.).
He has also served on the advisory boards of the Yale School of Management, the Yale Center for Customer Insights, the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater and St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, Connecticut.
He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University, as well as a master’s degree in public and private management from the Yale School of Management.
David S. Daniel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Spencer Stuart, Inc.
 Spencer Stuart, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Spencer Stuart, Inc. provides leadership consulting and executive search services. The firm’s serves industries under the categories of technology, media & telecommunications, consumer, financial services, education, nonprofit & government, healthcare and industrial. It also offers corporate governance and board member recruitment services. The company was founded by Spencer R. Stuart in 1956 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chairman | 2018-09-30 |
Spencer Stuart & Associates Ltd.
 Spencer Stuart & Associates Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spencer Stuart & Associates Ltd. operates as s an executive search consulting firm. It offers executive search, CEO succession, executive assessment and board services. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | - |
Point B, Inc.
 Point B, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Point B, Inc. provides management consulting services. It also offers venture investment and advisory, and property development. The firm provides consulting services in business technology, marketing and product management, mergers and acquisitions, operations and process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and project leadership services. The company was founded by Tim Jenkins, Darran Littlefield and Jim Hodge in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Point B Capital LLC
 Point B Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Point B Capital LLC (Point B Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Point B, Inc. founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of David S. Daniel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc.
 Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc. engages in dance at theatrical activities. It supports the activities of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, The Ailey Extension and The Ailey Legacy. This performing arts community plays a social role using the African American heritage and other cultures to unite people of all races, ages and backgrounds. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in New York, NY | Director/Board Member | - |
| Pepsi Cola USA | Sales & Marketing | - |
Spencer Stuart, Inc.
Spencer Stuart, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Spencer Stuart, Inc. provides leadership consulting and executive search services. The firm’s serves industries under the categories of technology, media & telecommunications, consumer, financial services, education, nonprofit & government, healthcare and industrial. It also offers corporate governance and board member recruitment services. The company was founded by Spencer R. Stuart in 1956 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Lord & Taylor LLC
 Lord & Taylor LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Lord & Taylor LLC sells women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories. It offers chic women's clothing from trendy to updated-classic dresses, tops, coats, jackets and more plus, must-have shoes, handbags, kids wear, jeweler and accessories and beauty and fragrance products. The firm operates as a chain of retail stores. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Louis Vuitton Malletier SAS
 Louis Vuitton Malletier SAS Specialty StoresRetail Trade Louis Vuitton Malletier SA manufactures leather goods and other related products. Its products include shoes, watches, jewelry, textiles, writing instruments and sunglasses. The company was founded by Louis Vuitton in 1854 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | President | - |
Training of David S. Daniel
| Yale University | Graduate Degree |
| Wesleyan University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Lord & Taylor LLC
Lord & Taylor LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Lord & Taylor LLC sells women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories. It offers chic women's clothing from trendy to updated-classic dresses, tops, coats, jackets and more plus, must-have shoes, handbags, kids wear, jeweler and accessories and beauty and fragrance products. The firm operates as a chain of retail stores. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Simint SpA
 Simint SpA Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Simint SpA, which operates under Giorgio Armani SpA, is a manufacturer and distributor of clothing apparel. The company is based in Modena, Italy. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Louis Vuitton Malletier SAS
Louis Vuitton Malletier SAS Specialty StoresRetail Trade Louis Vuitton Malletier SA manufactures leather goods and other related products. Its products include shoes, watches, jewelry, textiles, writing instruments and sunglasses. The company was founded by Louis Vuitton in 1854 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Retail Trade |
Spencer Stuart, Inc.
Spencer Stuart, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Spencer Stuart, Inc. provides leadership consulting and executive search services. The firm’s serves industries under the categories of technology, media & telecommunications, consumer, financial services, education, nonprofit & government, healthcare and industrial. It also offers corporate governance and board member recruitment services. The company was founded by Spencer R. Stuart in 1956 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc.
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc. engages in dance at theatrical activities. It supports the activities of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs, The Ailey Extension and The Ailey Legacy. This performing arts community plays a social role using the African American heritage and other cultures to unite people of all races, ages and backgrounds. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in New York, NY | Consumer Services |
| Pepsi Cola USA | |
Spencer Stuart & Associates Ltd.
Spencer Stuart & Associates Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Spencer Stuart & Associates Ltd. operates as s an executive search consulting firm. It offers executive search, CEO succession, executive assessment and board services. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Point B, Inc.
Point B, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Point B, Inc. provides management consulting services. It also offers venture investment and advisory, and property development. The firm provides consulting services in business technology, marketing and product management, mergers and acquisitions, operations and process improvement, organizational effectiveness, and project leadership services. The company was founded by Tim Jenkins, Darran Littlefield and Jim Hodge in 1995 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Services |
Point B Capital LLC
Point B Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Point B Capital LLC (Point B Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Point B, Inc. founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. | Finance |
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