David Xie (he/him) serves as a Senior Associate within WittKieffer’s Interim Leadership solution. With nearly a decade of experience in the Life Sciences industry, he possesses an intimate understanding of its nuances, enabling him to adeptly identify client needs and connect them with exceptional interim executives. David’s approach centers around clear and authentic communication. He delves into each client’s unique resourcing challenges, strategically bolstering their executive teams with on-demand interim leaders. These leaders align with the organization’s mission and deliver significant impact during crises, market challenges, or key initiatives. Before joining WittKieffer, David was an Executive Recruiter in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Practice at a prominent international search firm where he sourced outstanding candidates for various C-suite positions across the TMT sector. Prior to that, David served as Associate Director, Client Development within the Life Sciences vertical at another leading talent management and consulting firm. He managed a deep portfolio of accounts within the Fortune 500 pharma/biotech sector during his tenure. His role involved connecting top-tier companies with premier independent management consultants, subject matter experts, and interim executives—effectively addressing their most critical talent challenges. Additionally, David was pivotal as the company’s internal Knowledge & Insights Lead for the Life Sciences vertical, diligently researching and sharing insights to educate team members.