David Mills

Biography

  David Mills sits on the firm's global Operating Committee, leading Commercial Strategy and Sector Operations. Based in London, he focuses on search and assessment assignments for high-tech and communications companies. David leads several key client relationships for the firm and has completed numerous high-profile searches for Board/ CEO, COO, CCO and CTIO roles in both public and private corporations. David previously led the firm’s global Technology Sector and Innovation agenda. David has considerable experience in advising clients on senior-level appointments and has deep domain expertise in the Global Communications market. Recent notable projects include helping operators and telecom services businesses address new talent needs in the Data & Analytics, Cloud and enterprise solutions markets, as well as leading succession planning projects for Board and CEO appointments. Notably he has led several global searches for India’s leading technology companies. He has also conducted senior executive assessment and benchmarking projects for clients to help them identify experience and skills gaps within existing teams and analyse whether they have the right leadership team to help them meet their strategic objectives. David is also working extensively with clients on diversity & inclusion initiatives. Recent Client Experience David has considerable experience in advising clients on senior-level appointments and has deep domain expertise in the Global Mobile market. Recent notable projects include helping operators and telecom services businesses address new talent needs in the digital/UC and enterprise solutions markets, as well as leading succession planning projects for Board and CEO appointments. Notably he has led several global searches for India’s leading technology companies. He has also conducted senior executive assessment and benchmarking projects for clients to help them identify experience and skills gaps within existing teams and analyse whether they have the right leadership team to help them meet their strategic objectives. David is also working with clients on diversity related projects. Previous Experience Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, David worked in various marketing roles for leading wireless operators, including roles with T-Mobile and Hutchison Telecom. Education David received his B.Sc. in economics and business finance from Brunel University of West London.

Research Interest

 BUSINESS