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David Votano

David specializes in C-suite to VP level searches for startups and public companies focusing on fashion, beauty, retail, and general consumer.

After growing up in London and San Francisco, David’s career started in retail with renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, and Neiman Marcus before transitioning to search in 2008.  Prior to True, David spent four years with a boutique executive search firm running a team that supported luxury, fashion, beauty, and retail clients by filling their most impactful positions across operations, retail, marketing, sales, finance, and e-commerce.

David recently relocated to South Florida with his wife, two young kids and an energetic 65 lb dog his family rescued.  David enjoys following all sports teams (especially from New York and the bay area), traveling, cooking, fashion, and snowboarding.

Snapshot

  • Captained soccer, basketball, and volleyball teams
  • Has lived in London, New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Hawaii
  • Member of the Fashion Services Network

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The Team

  • Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer London
  • Sam McGrath GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

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