David Mansbach is a Senior Partner with Kingsley Gate, specializing in the hospitality industry. He is also an investor in early-stage Restaurant companies and a human capital artificial intelligence technology platform. Area of ExpertiseDavid has more than two decades of experience advising hospitality clients and has sold and led engagements in executive recruitment, compensation consulting and business strategy & implementation.Thought Leadership A frequent lecturer on industry-related issues, David is qualified as a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP). He has written more than 100 articles on senior-level executive recruitment, compensation strategy and succession planning initiatives.CareerDavid has spent more than 20 years in the leisure and hospitality industry. Prior to joining Kingsley Gate Partners, David served as a Managing Director at AETHOS Consulting Group, a firm he co-founded in 2013 to provide executive search, compensation consulting and human capital advisory services to the global Restaurant, Hotel and Gaming industries. Before co-founding AETHOS Consulting Group, David served as Managing Director and President of the Americas for a global executive search boutique serving the Hospitality industry. David started his career at the Plaza Hotel in New York, where he served as Sales Manager. He also currently serves as a Board Member for Wellness in the Schools, a non-profit that aims to inspire healthy eating, environmental awareness and fitness as a way of life for children in New York City’s public schools.