About
Dave Paborsky joined Industrial Growth Partners in 2019 as an Operating Partner, where he supports operating and value creation efforts across the portfolio, including board oversight, strategic planning, organizational development, and go-to-market execution. He previously served as CEO of IGP portfolio company Grakon, a maker of lighting systems and controls for vehicle OEMs, and earlier held engineering, finance, and management roles at Ford, General Motors, and Visteon across Europe and China. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester and a Master of Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
Invests in
Advanced ManufacturingMobility & Transportation
Experience
- Industrial Growth PartnersOperating Partner / Board Directorcurrent2019 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
- Alpha Metalcraft Group (AMG)Member Board of Directorscurrent2024 — present
- Brown Machine GroupBoard Directorcurrent2020 — present
- Process InsightsMember Board of Directorscurrent2023 — present
- Royal Power Solutions Co.Board Member2020 — 2023
- Des-Case CorporationBoard Director2020 — 2023
- Robert Family Holdings, Inc.Director2013 — 2021
- GrakonPresident &CEO2010 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
- GrakonCFO/COO2008 — 2010
- VisteonDirector Asia Operations Electronics2008
- VisteonDirector of Finance, Asia-Pacific2005 — 2008
- VisteonSales Controller2002 — 2005
- VisteonPricing Manager2001 — 2002
- Visteon CorporationController1998 — 2000Bedford, Indiana, United States
- Ford Motor CompanyFinance Analyst1996 — 1997
- Ford Motor CompanyEngineer, China Operations1994 — 1996
- Ford Motor CompanyManufacturing Engineer1992 — 1994
- General MotorsTest Engineer1989 — 1991
Skills & more
Six Sigma24Automotive64Lean Manufacturing28Manufacturing80Continuous Improvement40Product Development17Manufacturing Engineering7Cross-functional Team Leadership22Manufacturing Operations Management17Program Management28SPC2Value Stream Mapping9
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DMAICFinanceExecutive ManagementPricingSupply ManagementEngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisFMEAProcess ImprovementVehiclesAnalysisMachine ToolsFrom Dave's professional profile.
Investments
Board seats
Brown Machine GroupDes-CaseGrakonProcess InsightsRoyal Power Solutions
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Industrial Growth Partners
Andy Brahier
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
Anna McNabb
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
Brian Orkin
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
Bryant Buraruk
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
Connor Demsher
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
Dave DiFranco
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
Dave Smith
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
David Huberfield
Investor at Industrial Growth Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dave Paborsky?
- Dave Paborsky joined Industrial Growth Partners in 2019 as an Operating Partner, where he supports operating and value creation efforts across the portfolio, including board oversight, strategic planning, organizational development, and go-to-market execution. He previously served as CEO of IGP portfolio company Grakon, a maker of lighting systems and controls for vehicle OEMs, and earlier held engineering, finance, and management roles at Ford, General Motors, and Visteon across Europe and China. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester and a Master of Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan.
- Where does Dave Paborsky work?
- Dave Paborsky is Operating Partner at Industrial Growth Partners.
- What does Dave Paborsky invest in?
- Dave Paborsky invests in Advanced Manufacturing, Mobility & Transportation.
- What boards does Dave Paborsky sit on?
- Dave Paborsky holds tracked board seats at Brown Machine Group, Des-Case, Grakon, Process Insights, Royal Power Solutions.
- Where did Dave Paborsky go to school?
- Dave Paborsky studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (MBA, Finance and Operations); University of Michigan (MS, Mechanical Engineering); University of Rochester (BS, Mechanical Engineering).
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