Early Life and Education
David Golub, born in 1962, embarked on an educational journey that laid the foundation for his successful career. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard College, graduating magna cum laude. His pursuit of knowledge continued at Oxford University, where he received an MPhil in International Relations as a Marshall Scholar. Golub rounded off his academic achievements with an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar.
Rise to Success
Golub's professional career began with roles at Centre Partners and Corporate Partners, a private equity fund affiliated with Lazard. In 2003, he joined Golub Capital, a move that proved pivotal in his career. He currently serves as the President of Golub Capital and CEO of Golub Capital BDC. Under his leadership, Golub Capital has grown to become a market-leading and award-winning direct lender, with over $85 billion of capital under management as of October 1, 2025. The firm specializes in providing financial solutions to institutional investors and family offices.
Key Business Strategies
Golub Capital has made over $150 billion in loans and won over 40 industry awards since its inception. The firm focuses on middle-market lending, late-stage lending, and broadly syndicated loans. Golub's strategic vision has driven the firm to make substantial impacts within the financial industry. Golub Capital's approach involves providing single-tranche loans, also known as unitranche loans, to private equity-backed companies. This strategic focus has been a key driver of the firm's success.
Philanthropy
David Golub actively supports several non-profit organizations. He is a member of the Founder's Council of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. He has served on the boards of numerous public and private companies, including Tyco Toys and Burton Snowboards.
