David Robinson

David Robinson is a Partner at JM Search and a member of the firm’s Financial Officers Practice. He began his executive search career with the firm more than 10 years ago as a Research Analyst. David specializes in recruiting financial officers for private equity-backed companies across the U.S. Over the past several years, he has placed CFOs into private equity-sponsored businesses across industrial services, manufacturing, software/SaaS, healthcare services, consumer products, and B2B and B2C sectors. He understands the importance of the finance function as a key driver of value creation. His clients include many of the top middle-market private equity funds, who trust his advice and guidance on complex matters including talent acquisition, due diligence, management assessments, and comparative compensation analysis.

Prior to joining JM Search, David held sales roles with institutional asset manager SEI. With a background in finance and business development, he was well positioned to support financial advisors at multiple levels. Acting as a strategic business partner to RIAs and independent asset managers, he helped craft business efficiency and growth plans. He also served as a client-facing resource, assisting advisors in developing detailed investment portfolios to help clients achieve their goals.

David earned an MBA from Villanova University and holds a B.S. in Business Administration & Finance and a B.A. in Mathematics from Bloomsburg University. He lives in Villanova, Pennsylvania, with his wife and three children.