David is a Senior Consultant in the Private Equity practice at Arkesden Partners, where he leads the firm’s Investor Relations & Client Solutions business and also supports on Investment Professional mandates.
Throughout his career, David has specialised in private capital recruitment, successfully placing professionals across private equity, real estate, and infrastructure funds at all levels of seniority. He partners with leading large-cap and mid-market GPs across EMEA and the United States, and has executed C-suite and board-level searches for investment management platforms.
Before joining Arkesden Partners, David was part of the Private Capital team at Russell Reynolds Associates, a global executive search firm. He began his career at a boutique buy-side search firm in London.
Outside of work, David enjoys travelling and following his favourite sports – football, golf, and Formula 1. He also has a passion for cooking and enjoys experimenting with new recipes.
David Beal
Senior Consultant – Investor Relations and Client Solutions