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

Partnering with lower middle market clients to help affect strategic clarity, catalyze growth, and scale value

Typical clients include defense & aerospace, startups / venture capital, portfolio companies / private equity, non-U.S. companies seeking U.S. growth, and other mid-market clients worldwide

We are a force multiplier partner - leveraging extensive operational experience to deliver accelerated results

Supporting your growth journey

Summit Global offers tailored solutions to meet client-unique needs

Private Equity

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.

Venture Capital

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.

Non-U.S. Companies

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.

30+

Years of Experience

$2B+

New Business Capture

$170M

P&L Leadership

$49M

Congressional "Plus-ups"

$30M

Technology Investment Portfolio

3

First to Market Warfighter Innovations

Our Mission and Core Tenets

"At Summit Global, we are committed to affecting strategic clarity, catalyzing growth, and scaling value for our clients."

Who We Are

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: Character, Leadership, Strategy, and Growth. 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.

Core Principles

Testimonials

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Example Support Service Areas

Leadership

  • Board Support
  • Executive mentorship
  • Interim leadership
  • General Management (P&L)
  • International business
  • Execution / delivery
  • Special Security Agreements
  • Team building
  • Organization design
  • Business transformation

Strategy

  • Strategy development
  • Market strategy
  • SWOT, positioning, partnerships, competition
  • Portfolio strategy
  • Acquisitions
  • Integrations
  • Divestitures
  • Consolidations
  • Investment / tech

Growth

  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Customer intimacy
  • Campaign strategy
  • Capture strategy
  • Teaming
  • Congressional advocacy
  • Innovative solutions
  • Win strategy
  • Color team reviews
  • Broad domain experience

David W. Martin

David W. Martin

Founder | Principal

David Martin is a strategic leader with more than 30 years of global defense industry experience. David has served in various general management, growth, and strategy roles at both major prime and middle market companies. His experience extends across multiple domains, products, technologies, and customer sets. David is adept at setting direction, operationalizing strategy, and catalyzing growth to exceed potential especially in complex, ambiguous, and change environments. David is a graduate of the United States Military Academy (BS) and the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School (MBA). David's passions include his faith, family, travel, and mountains.