INDUSTRY ADVISOR – mobility
David W. Hitchcock
David Hitchcock was previously Chief Financial and Administrative Officer of Syniverse Technologies, a leading global services provider to the mobile industry. During Mr. Hitchcock’s eight years as CFO, Syniverse made the successful transition from public company (NYSE) to private company through the 2011 sale to The Carlyle Group. Syniverse revenue increased from over $300 million in 2007 to more than $900 million in 2014 through a combination of organic and inorganic growth while maintaining strong, consistent margins and significantly expanding its workforce and revenue base outside of North America. Mr. Hitchcock has significant capital markets and M&A experience, providing leadership for acquisitions and the subsequent integrations in North America, Europe and Asia.
Prior to Syniverse, Mr. Hitchcock held senior finance and operational roles at Lucent Technologies, including Corporate Controller and Business Operations and Financial Vice President for Lucent Worldwide Services. Mr. Hitchcock has built and led world class finance teams at both Syniverse and Lucent. Mr. Hitchcock earned a BS in Accounting and an MBA from Wake Forest University and is a Certified Public Accountant.