David Simpson

A savvy communications strategist and superb writer, David Simpson helps companies, organizations and individuals create and execute internal and external communications campaigns that improve positioning, build and protect reputations, and deliver bottom line results. 

David works with a wide range of clients including private equity portfolio companies, real estate entities, hospitality, healthcare organizations, professional services firms, consumer brands, technology companies, and nonprofit organizations, among others. He excels in guiding clients through crisis situations including complex legal issues, investigations, leadership transitions, financial restructurings and more – developing  communications strategies that achieve their objectives. 

At the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, David helped some of New York City’s most scrutinized public health institutions including long-term care facilities to weather intense media scrutiny and regulatory pressures. 

Before venturing into public relations, David served in numerous high-profile positions in government and political campaigns where he earned a reputation as a skilled communicator with an instinct for message development. Over a 15-year political career, he was senior adviser to the Westchester County Executive, Director of Communications for the City of Yonkers, N.Y., and worked for the New York State Senate among many other roles. In 2007, David was named one of Westchester County’s “40 Rising Stars Under Age 40” by the Westchester County Business Journal. 

David currently resides in Charleston, S.C., having relocated from New York City where he lived for more than 20 years.