Summit Global is a boutique advisory that provides strategy, growth & leadership support
Offering board support, strategy development, business growth, executive mentorship, interim leadership, and tailored advisory services
Summit Global partners with private equity firms to drive value creation in portfolio companies across the Fix, Scale, Growth, Sell spectrum. We provide board advisory, strategy development, and other advisory services to scale the organization and growth and realize the most compelling investment value.
Summit Global supports startups by establishing market position, resilient revenue growth, organizational maturity, and a compelling investment narrative through board advisory, strategy development, executive mentoring, and other advisory services.
Summit Global helps international companies successfully navigate, establish, position, and expand in U.S. markets through effective market positioning, understanding unique U.S. market dynamics, scaling growth / footprint, strategic partnerships, customer intimacy, governance, etc. Our market understanding, experience, and expertise will help you thrive in U.S. markets.
"At Summit Global, we are committed to affecting strategic clarity, catalyzing growth, and scaling value for our clients."
As a boutique advisory firm, we provide specialized support in leadership, strategy, and business transformation, helping organizations navigate complexity and achieve sustainable success. Our expertise spans board support, executive mentorship, interim leadership, and strategic advisory services, all designed to accelerate results and serve as a force multiplier for businesses looking to scale and expand their market presence.
Our mission is built on four core principles: Growth, Strategy, Leadership, and Character. We believe that what we are influences what we do. By defining reality, setting direction, aligning organizations, and inspiring teams, we empower businesses to move forward with confidence. Whether working with defense and aerospace firms, private equity portfolio companies, venture-backed startups, or international businesses entering the U.S. market, we bring a disciplined, results-driven approach to every engagement.
At Summit Global, we deliver accelerated results through our deep industry expertise, broad operational experience, and intentional, boutique approach. Our strategic insights and hands-on leadership enable organizations to strengthen their market positioning, drive business transformation, and build a competitive edge. We are more than advisors—we are partners in your journey, committed to helping you move from where you are to where you aspire to be.
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Founder | Principal
David Martin is a strategic leader who brings more than 30 years of broad defense/aerospace experience and a consistent track record of delivering superior results. During this time. he has a provided strong, decisive leadership to strategically position businesses for long-term growth. David has served in various leadership/general management, business development/growth, and strategy roles at both major prime and middle market companies. His experience extends across multiple domains, products, technologies, and customer sets. He is adept at setting direction, operationalizing strategy, and catalyzing growth to exceed potential especially in complex, ambiguous, and change environments.
Most recently, David led Terma's $170M global Aeronautics business unit. He served as Terma Inc. (U.S. wholly owned subsidiary) corporate officer and board director. During his three-year tenure, he transformed the business across three axes - execution, growth, people and delivered robust financial results. David achieved record Terma corporate results including $212M order intake (2022) and $23.3M profit (2023). Under David's leadership, Terma received the 2023 Northrop Grumman Supplier Excellence Award - one of five companies worldwide.
David graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science and earned an MBA at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.
He and his wife Frieda live in suburban Atlanta. They have four children and two grandchildren. David enjoys travel and being in the mountains as much as possible.