David Brisske is a Managing Director at SKKY Partners, where he focuses on high-growth consumer brands and serves on the firms Investment and Management Committees. His extensive background includes nearly nine years at Permira, leading its North America consumer investment effort with brands like Reformation and Minted. He holds degrees from Duke University and an MBA from Stanford.
Outside of his professional life, David is a musician who has played guitar in bands since high school, including one named Elephant Army. He grew up playing sports and now enjoys playing guitar for his three daughters. He is also a fan of TRUFFs truffle-infused salt on popcorn and oil on lobster rolls.
He was the first investment professional hired at SKKY Partners, the private equity firm co-founded by Kim Kardashian and Jay Sammons.