Dave Roberson is the Head of Strategic Projects & Emerging Growth Solutions in ZRG’s Interim Solutions & Project Consulting practice.  He has significant experience supporting venture and private equity backed companies and Fortune 1000 companies by deploying project, consulting, outsourced and interim solutions. Working with clients across a variety of industries, his strengths include his breadth of operating experience in a wide set of roles, understanding client’s challenges, bringing together the best teams to serve our clients, and leading with the client’s needs as the first priority.

In addition to his responsibilities at ZRG Partners, he serves as the Chair of the board of Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT). He has been a director of 13 companies including Carney Technology Acquisition, Brocade, Quantum, IGT, Spansion, IDT and RagingWire. He has a cumulative total of more than 50 years of board experience. He has been involved with the sale or acquisition of more than 20 companies in his career, the most substantial being the sale of Brocade to Broadcom.

Prior to joining ZRG, Dave spent six years as an advisor to tech companies, leading major projects in the areas of finance, strategy, due diligence, capital structure, corporate governance, sales and human resources.

He previously served as Senior Vice President for Storage at Hewlett-Packard Company and spent 26 years at Hitachi Data Systems Corporation in roles of increasing responsibility, including Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel.

David received a BA from the University of California at Irvine and a JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. He also studied financial management at Harvard Business School.

In his spare time, he mentors a diverse group of people in various disciplines, from recent college graduates to CEOs.