David Robillard

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Advisory Board Member at Valital

Mexico City, Mexico

Overview

David Robillard is an international business executive and board member with over two decades of experience in scaling companies and managing complex risks across Latin America and Canada. A strategic advisor educated at Harvard Business School Executive Education, he specializes in go-to-market strategies and corporate governance. Colleagues describe him as impressively well-connected.

He is intellectually engaged in topics surrounding leadership, particularly how to navigate crises effectively. He closely follows matters of corporate diligence and governance, sharing insights on best practices for board members. His posts also reveal a keen awareness of the real-world impact of data security and the risks of identity theft.

He is the author of an article titled "A History of Violence, " which analyzes security risks within Mexicos mining sector.

Personality Overview

Value Conscious

Meticulous

Perfectionist

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Latin American FDI
He actively comments on foreign direct investment trends, macroeconomic risks, and renewable energy opportunities in the Caribbean and Latin America.
Strategic Risk & Governance
His career is centered on advising boards and senior leaders on reputational risk, corporate investigations, and governance, particularly in high-growth markets.
AI in Risk Management
Serves as an advisor to companies like Valital and ITW, which leverage AI-powered platforms for third-party verification, misconduct flagging, and QA processes.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Advisory Board Member at Valital
9-2025
Advisory Board Member at ITW - Better Systems, Better Business
4-2025
Managing Partner at Robillard Advisors
6-2024
Chair, Admissions Committee; Member Board of Directors at Colegio Nacional De Consejeros Profesionales Independientes De Empresas A.C.
6-2024
Independant Committee Member at Centro Médico ABC

Education

10-2024 - 6-2025
AD-2 from IPADE Business School
Leading Professional Services Firms from Harvard Business School Executive Education

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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