David Bench

David is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Capstone’s Industrials Group with 30+ years of experience in middle market investment banking. He has been the lead banker in over 250 M&A transactions involving both domestic and foreign corporate buyers, as well as leveraged recaps with private equity sponsors. His areas of focus include manufacturing and industrials with particular emphasis in packaging , chemicals and environmental health and safety.

Prior to Capstone Partners, David managed the Western region for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney’s Capital Strategies Group and its predecessor, Citi Capital Strategies.  His achievements in the investment banking industry have gained him national recognition by the M&A Advisor.