David Henderson

Managing Partner at XPV Water Partners

Panellist

David is a thought leader and sought-after advisor, speaker, and expert contributor in the areas of water innovation, policy, sustainability, and investing. As XPV’s Managing Partner, he guides the firm’s strategy, working together with a sector-focused team to make new investments and rapidly scale portfolio companies that are making a difference in water.

Throughout his career, David has partnered with a wide range of leading organizations across the public, private and nonprofit sectors. These include the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Water Environment Federation, the International Water Association, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, Global Water Intelligence, Imagine H2O, BlueTech Research, Singapore International Water Week, the United Nations, World Economic Forum, The Economist, the Aspen Institute, the One Drop Foundation, Enactus, the Wharton School of Business, InterAction Council, Confluence, and all levels of government in the United States and Canada.

Prior to XPV, David was Vice President with the private merchant bank Kinghaven Capital Corporation (now VRG Capital). He was responsible for executing direct investments in a broad range of industries, M&A transactions, and corporate development support for portfolio companies.

David attended Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Business, where he specialized in the Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development program and received the Ryerson Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Research Award. He is a recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award, and a member of the Young Presidents Organization. David has received the Ontario Premier’s Award of Excellence, and was given the Enactus Global Champion Award, Canadian Alumni of the Year Award, and Global Alumni of the Year Award for his contribution to the international success of the organization.