David Boehmer

Partner, Heidrick & Struggles

David Boehmer is a Partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ Financial Services and FinTech practices, based in the firm’s San Francisco office. His client engagements include large incumbent players wanting to drive transformation and innovation, and disruptors looking to take the next steps in their evolution and growth trajectories, with a focus on CEO, Board, and C-Suite positions.

Until recently, David was the Global Managing Partner of the Financial Services Practice, the largest in the firm. He returned to US in 2017 after three years in the London office where he also led the Financial Services Practice in Europe and Africa, as well as senior client engagements across the sector, including banking, payments, asset management, and FinTech. He previously divided his time between the San Francisco and New York offices, leading the Financial Service Practice for the Americas.

David was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2012. He is leading efforts and guiding the conversation on the next generation of leadership, diversity and innovation within the Young Global Leader community. David is also an active board member of Komera, a not-for-profit focused on empowering young girls in Eastern Africa through education, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. He also serves as a Big Brother in the Big Brother Big Sister’s organization.