David Hansen

With over 20 years of experience in senior-level executive search in the manufacturing, private equity and business services sectors, David’s expertise is in identifying and recruiting difference-making executives for his client companies.

​

The majority of David’s previous search experience was with A.T. Kearney Executive Search, where he served in the firm’s industrial markets practice. In that capacity he forged strong

consultative relationships with clients in the manufacturing and business services sectors. David has also held leadership roles in executive recruiting for a leading Chicago-based private equity firm and a publicly held management consulting firm.

​

Prior to his career in retained search, David worked in advertising and business services. He led his own consulting business where he helped a major utility move to a deregulated marketplace. David is very active in his community, having served on the Athletic Board for Alphonsus Academy and coached many of his sons’ soccer, basketball, and baseball teams.

​

David earned his AB degree from The University of Michigan. He also holds an MBA from Miami University. David and his wife and three sons live in Chicago. When he is not working, he enjoys running, playing basketball, and reading.