President
Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED)
David K. Young is President of the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED). In this role, he works closely with leading CEOs and policymakers to advance nonpartisan, business-led policy solutions on critical economic and societal issues. He is a frequent speaker at major international conferences and a regular media commentator on global economic, business and geopolitical trends.
Previously, David was Chief Executive Officer of Oxford Analytica, where he was responsible for the company’s global strategy and business operations. Founded in 1975, Oxford Analytica is a leading geopolitical and macroeconomic analysis and advisory firm working with governments, multilateral organizations, and multinational companies to navigate complex global challenges.
Prior to his time at Oxford Analytica, David was a management consultant at Atos, advising senior executives on achieving business objectives through emerging technologies, and served as a Director at an international charity. He has co-founded a cloud-based mobile payment company and a boutique due diligence firm, and advises multiple early-stage and nonprofit organizations.
David graduated with a BA in Government from The College of William and Mary, an MA in International Security from the University of London, and an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.