Dave Darnell

Dave Darnell is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial management and consulting across the defense and life sciences sectors. Currently serving as Principal at Kearney & Company since July 2016, Darnell leads accounts for Defense Agencies and the Navy/Marine Corps, focusing on financial, audit, acquisition, and IT services. Prior roles include Chief Financial Officer at Joleen Schultz & Associates, where Darnell contributed to strategic planning and brand positioning in the medical device market, and Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, leading the development of new business for Federal and DoD clients. Darnell also held significant positions at Booz Allen Hamilton, KPMG/BearingPoint, and the Navy, culminating in a robust understanding of government consulting, business development, and operational management. Darnell holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Oregon State University.