About David
David Woods is the Founder & Chairman of Magellan Executive Partners and a Co-Founder at Cortado Ventures. He is also the author of two books, Old-Fashioned Leadership: Lessons from the Patio and The Art of Networking: Beyond the Handshake.
A former CEO of three companies with more than four decades of leadership experience, David brings the mind of a strategist and the heart of a mentor. Known for simplifying complex business challenges and making solutions practical and actionable, he helps leaders gain clarity and reduce their stress.
An engaging and impactful speaker, David delivers real-world insights that resonate with leaders at every level. Today, he spends most of his time connecting great leaders with Magellan’s team of former CEOs while also supporting the growth of Cortado Ventures.