David Pearce

David Pearce is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience in both corporate and private equity-backed environments. He has held CFO roles at WSD and FE fundinfo, and leadership finance positions at S&P Global Market Intelligence, demonstrating a strong capability in financial operations, strategic planning, and cost reduction. His experience spans acquisitions, particularly the SNL Financial acquisition, and improving EBITDA. theorg+1

Beyond his corporate finance career, David Pearce is an active investor in various early-stage and growth companies. He is a Member and Investor at Founders Capital, and a Seed Investor at The British Robotics Seed Fund and Laka, among others. He also serves as a Non-Executive Director for Pro Espresso Ltd, showcasing his involvement in nurturing new businesses and providing strategic guidance. theorg+2

David Pearce has a strong academic and philosophical background, holding a BSc in Economics and Law and qualifications in Accountancy. He has furthered his education with executive programs at prestigious institutions like the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Columbia Business School, and Oxford's Saïd Business School. Notably, he also completed a program in MIT Fintech: Future Commerce. Furthermore, he is identified as a prominent British philosopher in the transhumanist movement, co-founding the World Transhumanist Association (now Humanity+) and authoring 'The Hedonistic Imperative,' which advocates for the 'abolitionist project' to eliminate involuntary suffering through biotechnology. theorg+1