David Ekizian is a seasoned financial professional currently serving as the Managing Director at Mitsui & Co., Ltd. since 2006, where responsibilities include venture and growth equity investments alongside strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, particularly in the healthcare sector. Ekizian has held various board positions, including Chair of the Board of Directors at ProofPilot and member roles at several companies such as Novaphos, Inc. and Spaceflight Inc. Prior experience includes being a Vice President at GE Capital, focusing on leveraged buyout transactions, and an Associate at Robertson, Stephens & Co., where financial advisory projects were managed. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in Quantitative Economics from Tufts University.