Donald is a highly seasoned executive with over 40 years of international experience, having held senior leadership roles such as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director (MD) in Private Equity-backed companies. Throughout his career, he has led complex organizations through major operational transformations, delivering sustainable growth and long-term value across global markets.
Now focused on executive search, Donald leverages his deep industry insight and leadership experience to identify, assess, and place top-tier talent in critical roles. His understanding of what drives performance at the highest levels of an organization allows him to advise clients with authority and precision, helping them build resilient, high-impact leadership teams.
His background spans a wide range of sectors, including Private Equity, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Fintech, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Logistics. This cross-industry perspective enables him to match executive talent with strategic business needs, particularly in fast-changing and highly regulated environments.
Over the decades, Donald has led digital transformation initiatives and implemented enterprise-wide systems including Cloud platforms, SaaS, ERP/CRM (SAP, Oracle, Salesforce), and core banking technologies. Today, this experience informs his ability to evaluate candidates not only for cultural and leadership fit, but also for their capacity to navigate digital complexity and deliver transformation.
He holds both a PhD and an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, along with specialized training in Petroleum Engineering and IT Project Management—credentials that underscore a rare blend of strategic, technical, and operational acumen.
Respected for his integrity, strategic foresight, and ability to connect leadership with impact, Donald brings a unique perspective to executive search—one shaped by decades at the helm of transformation and now dedicated to shaping the next generation of business leadership.
