David Roache

David Roache is an experienced development and strategic advisor currently serving at the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) since September 2023, focusing on fostering economic prosperity in under-resourced communities. Concurrently, Roache is a strategic advisor for the Foundation for Business Equity, supporting Black and LatinX entrepreneurs, and an operating advisor at Exit The Family Business, assisting business owners in maximizing exit value. With a long-standing role at DJR Advisory Services since 2004, Roache connects businesses to capital and customers while providing strategic guidance. Previous positions include managing director roles at Babson College and Consilium Partners, COO at Kewill E Commerce, and VP of business development at R.R. Donnelley, showcasing a diverse background in business growth, development, and operations. Roache holds a BS in Finance and Marketing from Boston College.