David Wisen

Brainstormer, Business leader, Change Agent, Concerned citizen, Foodie, Life mentor, Parent

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. My parents were European/Israeli immigrants and I was the first in my family to attend college (I have 3 older sisters). I paid my own way through Columbia and then attended Duke Law on a full merit scholarship. For the last 14 years I have held a series of expanding leadership roles at a global manufacturing and financial services company named Textron Inc (M&A, capital markets, international treasurer, P&L leader, etc.). I am currently a Group President in charge of specialty real estate and equipment finance, and we are liquidating our business. I have appeared on many panels regarding a range of topics. I am on the Board of the American Resort Developers Association, the Miriam Hospital, and attempt to be fairly active within my local community. I live in Providence, RI with my wife (college sweetheart!), three growing and wonderful children, and a dog.

Doing the "right thing" in business (and in life) while nevertheless winning and being very profitable. Leading teams and developing/mentoring people. Duke basketball

Relationships in business can be important and you can build a business based on ethical behavior

Finance, Judaism, Management, Resort Development, sports