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David Willis

Former Chief Executive Officer (former, at European Wax Center); member of Princeton GrowthEdge team at Princeton

Dallas, Texas, United States

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About

David Willis joined Princeton in 2024, working with the investment team to evaluate acquisition opportunities and support portfolio companies on strategic and operational initiatives. He previously spent eight years in C-level roles at European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ), most recently as Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in his career he held consulting, audit, and operational roles.

Experience

  1. Princeton Equity GroupOperating Partnercurrent2024 — presentDallas, Texas, United States
  2. European Wax CenterChief Executive Officer2023 — 2024Plano, Texas, United States
  3. European Wax CenterPresident / COO2023Dallas, Texas, United States
  4. European Wax CenterChief Operating Officer2019 — 2023Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  5. European Wax CenterChief Financial Officer2016 — 2019Hallandale Beach, FL
  6. Riata Capital Group, LLCPartner2014 — 2016Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
  7. Global Power Equipment GroupChief Financial Officer2008 — 2013Irving, TX
  8. Alvarez & MarsalSenior Director2001 — 2008New York, NY / Dallas, TX
  9. ChoiceSeatVP, Strategic Development2000 — 2001New York, NY
  10. Williams Communications GroupSr. Manager, Corporate Development1997 — 2000Tulsa, OK
  11. Ernst & YoungAudit1994 — 1997Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Skills & more

Contract Negotiation12Auditing7Change Management5Energy8Mergers & Acquisitions34Budgets5Risk Management5SEC filings7Project Management6Financial Analysis28Financial Reporting7Business Strategy19
+12 moreForecastingFinancial ModelingFinanceAccountingDue DiligenceInternal ControlsCash ManagementSarbanes-OxleyStrategic PlanningProcess ImprovementCorporate FinanceRestructuring
  • Certified Insolvency Restructuring Advisor (inactive)
  • Certified Public Accountant

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Who is David Willis?
David Willis joined Princeton in 2024, working with the investment team to evaluate acquisition opportunities and support portfolio companies on strategic and operational initiatives. He previously spent eight years in C-level roles at European Wax Center (NASDAQ:EWCZ), most recently as Chief Executive Officer. Earlier in his career he held consulting, audit, and operational roles.
Where did David Willis go to school?
David Willis studied at The University of Tulsa (Master of Business Administration (MBA)); University of Oklahoma (Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting).

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