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David Garfield

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Co-Chief Executive Officer at AlixPartners LLP
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

David Garfield is the Co-Chief Executive Officer of AlixPartners, leveraging over 30 years of experience advising senior executives on strategies to enhance profitability and shareholder value. He has held numerous leadership roles within the firm and earned his MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management after graduating from Williams College.

Based in Chicago, David is a board member for the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital. He also serves on advisory boards for the Financial Times and Oxford Universitys Enacting Purpose Initiative, and frequently contributes to major financial media outlets.

He has won the Turnaround Management Associations Annual Turnaround of the Year Award.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Global Trade & Tariffs
Frequently discusses navigating tariff uncertainty and trade war challenges in media appearances and company publications, advising CEOs on mitigation strategies.
Corporate Governance
Serves as an Advisory Board Member for Oxford University's Enacting Purpose Initiative and The Financial Times' Outstanding Directors Exchange, focusing on board-level strategy.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Co-Chief Executive Officer
AlixPartners LLP
1-2022 - 1-2025
Global Head of Industries
AlixPartners LLP
1-2019 - 12-2021
Americas & Asia Region Leader
AlixPartners LLP
1-2009 - 12-2018
Global Leader, Consumer Products Industry
AlixPartners LLP
1-2005 - 12-2008
Managing Director
AlixPartners LLP
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Education
1992 - 1994
MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
1985 - 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Williams College
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