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David Murphy

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President | Chief Executive Officer at SPRUCE INTERNATIONAL | JINGYING TEXTILES
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

David Murphy is the President and CEO of SPRUCE INTERNATIONAL & JINGYING TEXTILES, specializing in transforming apparel brands and scaling global operations. A University of Iowa graduate, his career includes founding the PE-backed Kindthread and leading Barco Uniforms. Colleagues describe him as a visionary, focused, and passionate leader.

Outside of his executive roles, David is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and brand building. He dedicates time to advising startups, such as the luxury pet accessories brand MOSHIQA, helping founders bring innovative products to market. He is invested in fostering partnerships and celebrating the success of his collaborators.

He serves on the Board of Advisors for MOSHIQA, a high-fashion brand creating luxury apparel and accessories for pets.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
President | Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Brand Transformation
His career centers on transforming brands, reshaping go-to-market strategies, and launching new ventures like the PE-backed company Kindthread.
Startup Advising
Actively serves as a board advisor to startups and consumer companies, including MOSHIQA, a luxury brand creating high-fashion pet accessories.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
President | Chief Executive Officer
SPRUCE INTERNATIONAL | JINGYING TEXTILES
5-2025 - 1-2026
President
SPRUCE INTERNATIONAL
10-2023 - 7-2025
Executive Business Consultant
Confidential
2021 - 9-2023
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Kindthread
2017 - 2021
President / CEO
Barco Uniforms Inc.
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Iowa
Sports Business Management
University of Iowa
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