David Rench
CFO, Applied Digital
Speaker Profile
David Rench is the Chief Financial Officer of Applied Digital. He is recognized for streamlining financial procedures for profitability. David is an experienced financial executive with a strong background in accounting, financial analysis, and strategic planning. He began his career as an analyst with Citi Group and American Airlines, later transitioning to mergers and acquisitions as a Senior Associate at Essilor of America. In 2010, he co-founded ihiji, Inc., a software startup where he served as Vice President of Finance and Operations until its acquisition by Control4 in 2017. After the acquisition, David became the CFO of Hirzel Capital LLC, a role he held until 2020. Known for his focus on long-term business growth, revenue, and profitability, David drives the financial strategy at Applied Digital.