From the South Bronx to the boardrooms of the Middle East, David Ribott has forged a path as a trusted advisor to purpose-driven CEOs and boards who aim to unlock long-term value, preserve legacy, and lead with integrity.

With over two decades of experience guiding leadership teams across EMEA and APAC, David Ribott blends behavioral insight, governance expertise, and performance coaching into a unique framework that has redefined executive leadership for the modern age.

When he’s not in the boardroom or coaching C-suite leaders, David is contributing to global business forums as both a facilitator and speaker, advocating for governance
innovation, and mentoring leaders from family businesses, aviation, financial services, government, pharma, and construction who will shape tomorrow’s world.

David is an accredited board director, mediator, and a Master Certified Coach. He holds a Master’s degree in Sociolinguistics and is also a certified strengths coach and assessor of leadership potential.

He was born in Spanish Harlem, raised in the South Bronx, and has been living in Abu Dhabi for the past 17 years. David’s favorite person is his 10-year-old son, Leo.