David Kaufman

David Kaufman founded Acquis in 1998 to be a different type of firm. In an industry where resources are often wasted on strategies never employed, David envisioned Acquis as a firm that gets things done. The idea was simple — design creative, custom solutions for clients and ensure they are executed successfully. The result is a leading consultancy renowned for consistently delivering exceptional results — from premier enterprises to rapidly growing scale-ups. 

David always seeks to hire exceptional people and encourages them to nurture and learn from each other — a chief reason why Acquis is consistently recognized as an employer of choice by industry-leading publications, including Fortune and Consulting Magazine.  

In June 2025, David transitioned from CEO to Executive Chair to provide strategic guidance to Acquis and its sister companies — Solidea, SSI, Tripkicks, and Cortico-X — while continuing to lead Acquis Foundation®. 

David has proudly served American Cancer Society as Chair of the Manhattan and Greater New York City Area Boards. He is currently the Chair of ACS’s CEOs Against Cancer in New York, pursuing the goal of eliminating cancer as we know it, for everyone.  

David graduated from Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Science in accounting. He began his career at Arthur Andersen, where he earned his CPA, CMA, and CFM. With 30 years of experience in hands-on and advisory roles, David is a global leader and recognized expert in the consulting industry.