David Turner, Head of Private Equity, Guardian Life Insurance Co. Of America

David Turner is Managing Director and Head of Private Equity for the Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. He joined Guardian's Investment team in June 2007 to lead the roll-out and development of their private equity initiative. He has over 25 years of experience in private equity investing and portfolio management. David has originated and led over 60 private equity investments totaling over $4 billion in committed capital and managed portfolios totaling over $17 billion in cumulative commitments. These investments include venture capital, buyout and special situation partnerships and small-cap stock distributions as well as direct and co-investments in numerous early, growth and later stage middle market companies. David has led investments in the U.S. domestic market as well as developed and emerging international markets. Previously, David spent five and one-half years at WestLB Mellon Asset Management as a General Partner and later as CEO and CIO of their Private Equity Group. Prior to WestLB Mellon, David was Director of the Alternative Investments Division and Senior Portfolio Manager for the State of Michigan Retirement System's Alternative Investment Division. David has presented and spoken at many private equity industry seminars and conferences and earned a B.A. from SUNY.