David Sackman

David Sackman serves as the Executive Chairman of Material, leading its transformation from a local marketing research firm to a global insights-based consulting leader, achieving significant revenue growth and successful private equity sale. As the Executive Chairman and Founder of AppliedVR, Sackman leverages insights from Material+ to innovate in virtual reality for societal issues. Additionally, Sackman works as an executive coach, guiding business leaders while contributing to initiatives at UCLA, including developing interdisciplinary programs and enhancing data science skills among under-represented students. With a history of board membership and advisory roles in various organizations, Sackman possesses a robust background in strategic planning, innovation, and entrepreneurship, underscored by a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from UCLA.