David Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP (Deloitte FAS). He has more than 25 years of experience providing advice and counsel to clients engaged in business transactions or facing critical business events.
During his tenure with Deloitte, David has served in various leadership roles spanning Deloitte FAS’ two major business arms — Forensic & Dispute Services and Advisory Services. Most recently, he was the national leader of the Advisory Services practice. Earlier, he was the national leader of the Valuation Services practice and a principal in the organization’s Forensic & Dispute Services practice. Since 2004, he has been a member of the executive committee of Deloitte FAS and the boards of both Deloitte FAS and Deloitte LLP.
David has testified as an expert in litigation, arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) matters; served as an arbitrator/mediator; and consulted with management, executives and boards of directors.
David has experience in the calculation of damages in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, financial and securities fraud, wrongful termination, adjustment of purchase price, regulatory noncompliance and other causes of action. He has provided consulting services to various industries on business and financial issues, including strategic planning and analysis, new business development and pricing, manufacturing and service delivery, cost measurement and control, performance measurement, financial accounting and reporting, and the associated compliance requirements.
David earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and his master of business administration degree in Finance from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the American Bar Association. In addition, he serves on the Regional Advisory Board of Teach For America — New York and the Pro Bono Institute Board.