David Honig was engaged by one of our most trusted Private Equity investment clients—an elite, deeply operational PE firm—to secure best-in-class senior-level marketing and revenue leaders across their high-growth portfolio. This firm consistently turns to David because of his ability to understand the unique pressures of PE-backed environments and deliver game-changing marketing leadership that drives measurable enterprise value.
Initially brought in directly by the Managing Directors, David partnered closely with multiple portfolio-company CEOs to guide them through highly strategic, mission-critical searches. Over time, this relationship has evolved into a standing, go-to partnership.
To date, this PE firm has hired David for six senior-level executive searches—including CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Digital Transformation leaders, and revenue-driving growth executives.
These searches were not transactional. They were thoughtful, tailored, and aligned to the broader investment thesis of each portfolio company. David ensured every placement brought:
Across each search, David delivered a high-touch, data-driven, no-shortcuts process.
His methodology included:
This search rigor—and consistent delivery of transformative leaders—has led the Managing Directors to tap David as their exclusive retained executive search partner for marketing leadership roles across the full portfolio.
For CEOs, CMOs, and Heads of Talent Acquisition, David brings the same level of PE-grade precision to every engagement:
Simply put: When the stakes are high and the right marketing leader can change the trajectory of your business, David is the partner PE firms and hiring managers trust.
David Honig was engaged by one of our most trusted Private Equity investment clients—an elite, deeply operational PE firm—to secure best-in-class senior-level marketing and revenue leaders across their high-growth portfolio. This firm consistently turns to David because of his ability to understand the unique pressures of PE-backed environments and deliver game-changing marketing leadership that drives measurable enterprise value.
Initially brought in directly by the Managing Directors, David partnered closely with multiple portfolio-company CEOs to guide them through highly strategic, mission-critical searches. Over time, this relationship has evolved into a standing, go-to partnership.
To date, this PE firm has hired David for six senior-level executive searches—including CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Digital Transformation leaders, and revenue-driving growth executives.
These searches were not transactional. They were thoughtful, tailored, and aligned to the broader investment thesis of each portfolio company. David ensured every placement brought:
Across each search, David delivered a high-touch, data-driven, no-shortcuts process.
His methodology included:
This search rigor—and consistent delivery of transformative leaders—has led the Managing Directors to tap David as their exclusive retained executive search partner for marketing leadership roles across the full portfolio.
For CEOs, CMOs, and Heads of Talent Acquisition, David brings the same level of PE-grade precision to every engagement:
Simply put: When the stakes are high and the right marketing leader can change the trajectory of your business, David is the partner PE firms and hiring managers trust.
David Honig was engaged by one of our most trusted Private Equity investment clients—an elite, deeply operational PE firm—to secure best-in-class senior-level marketing and revenue leaders across their high-growth portfolio. This firm consistently turns to David because of his ability to understand the unique pressures of PE-backed environments and deliver game-changing marketing leadership that drives measurable enterprise value.
Initially brought in directly by the Managing Directors, David partnered closely with multiple portfolio-company CEOs to guide them through highly strategic, mission-critical searches. Over time, this relationship has evolved into a standing, go-to partnership.
To date, this PE firm has hired David for six senior-level executive searches—including CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Digital Transformation leaders, and revenue-driving growth executives.
These searches were not transactional. They were thoughtful, tailored, and aligned to the broader investment thesis of each portfolio company. David ensured every placement brought:
This search rigor—and consistent delivery of transformative leaders—has led the Managing Directors to tap David as their exclusive retained executive search partner for marketing leadership roles across the full portfolio.
For CEOs, CMOs, and Heads of Talent Acquisition, David brings the same level of PE-grade precision to every engagement:
Simply put: When the stakes are high and the right marketing leader can change the trajectory of your business, David is the partner PE firms and hiring managers trust.
David Honig was engaged by one of our most trusted Private Equity investment clients—an elite, deeply operational PE firm—to secure best-in-class senior-level marketing and revenue leaders across their high-growth portfolio. This firm consistently turns to David because of his ability to understand the unique pressures of PE-backed environments and deliver game-changing marketing leadership that drives measurable enterprise value.
Initially brought in directly by the Managing Directors, David partnered closely with multiple portfolio-company CEOs to guide them through highly strategic, mission-critical searches. Over time, this relationship has evolved into a standing, go-to partnership.
To date, this PE firm has hired David for six senior-level executive searches—including CMOs, VPs of Marketing, Digital Transformation leaders, and revenue-driving growth executives.
These searches were not transactional. They were thoughtful, tailored, and aligned to the broader investment thesis of each portfolio company. David ensured every placement brought:
This search rigor—and consistent delivery of transformative leaders—has led the Managing Directors to tap David as their exclusive retained executive search partner for marketing leadership roles across the full portfolio.
For CEOs, CMOs, and Heads of Talent Acquisition, David brings the same level of PE-grade precision to every engagement:
Simply put: When the stakes are high and the right marketing leader can change the trajectory of your business, David is the partner PE firms and hiring managers trust.
David Honig, a deeply experienced Executive Recruiter specializing in senior-level marketing and revenue leadership roles, has built his career on one core foundation: delivering exceptional talent through true partnership. His long-standing relationship with Summit Partners, a global private equity firm known for scaling high-growth portfolio companies, exemplifies the power of a marketing-specific, retainer-based search approach.
Summit Partners has hired David not once—but six separate times—to lead critical senior-level marketing and revenue leadership searches across their portfolio. Their continued trust is a direct reflection of David’s precision, specialization, and consistent ability to deliver transformative leaders.
In one of their most pivotal engagements, Summit Partners sought a senior-level Digital Performance Leader—a role essential to:
This was a high-stakes, portfolio-wide role requiring far more than standard digital expertise. They needed someone who could operate as a strategic multiplier across companies, sectors, and growth challenges.
Only a specialized search partner—with deep knowledge of performance marketing and the PE portfolio environment—could successfully fill the role.
Summit’s Managing Directors turned once again to David Honig, confident in his:
This wasn’t a vendor relationship—it was a trusted advisory partnership built through repeated success and deep understanding of Summit’s investment strategy and leadership expectations.
David approached this search with the level of depth and rigor that only a marketing-specialized recruiter can bring:
The search required a leader who could seamlessly support multiple portfolio companies—each with unique challenges, roadmaps, and levels of digital maturity.
David’s specialization made the difference. He knew the precise profile and had the ability to reach the talent other firms simply could not.
David ultimately identified a standout candidate who possessed:
The results were immediate:
The success of this placement—and the measurable portfolio-wide impact further solidified David as Summit’s go-to partner for marketing, growth, and revenue leadership searches.
Hiring Managers at fast-growing companies and PE-backed organizations trust David because he delivers:
With six successful searches completed for Summit Partners alone, David’s track record speaks for itself:
When you need a marketing leader who will drive growth, revenue, and long-term value—David Honig is the partner you want in your corner.
David Honig, a deeply experienced Executive Recruiter specializing in senior-level marketing and revenue leadership roles, has built his career on one core foundation: delivering exceptional talent through true partnership. His long-standing relationship with Summit Partners, a global private equity firm known for scaling high-growth portfolio companies, exemplifies the power of a marketing-specific, retainer-based search approach.
Summit Partners has hired David not once—but six separate times—to lead critical senior-level marketing and revenue leadership searches across their portfolio. Their continued trust is a direct reflection of David’s precision, specialization, and consistent ability to deliver transformative leaders.
In one of their most pivotal engagements, Summit Partners sought a senior-level Digital Performance Leader—a role essential to:
This was a high-stakes, portfolio-wide role requiring far more than standard digital expertise. They needed someone who could operate as a strategic multiplier across companies, sectors, and growth challenges.
Only a specialized search partner—with deep knowledge of performance marketing and the PE portfolio environment—could successfully fill the role.
Summit’s Managing Directors turned once again to David Honig, confident in his:
This wasn’t a vendor relationship—it was a trusted advisory partnership built through repeated success and deep understanding of Summit’s investment strategy and leadership expectations.
David approached this search with the level of depth and rigor that only a marketing-specialized recruiter can bring:
The search required a leader who could seamlessly support multiple portfolio companies—each with unique challenges, roadmaps, and levels of digital maturity.
David’s specialization made the difference. He knew the precise profile and had the ability to reach the talent other firms simply could not.
David ultimately identified a standout candidate who possessed:
The results were immediate:
The success of this placement—and the measurable portfolio-wide impact further solidified David as Summit’s go-to partner for marketing, growth, and revenue leadership searches.
Hiring Managers at fast-growing companies and PE-backed organizations trust David because he delivers:
With six successful searches completed for Summit Partners alone, David’s track record speaks for itself:
When you need a marketing leader who will drive growth, revenue, and long-term value—David Honig is the partner you want in your corner.
