David Pinette
David Pinette empowers HR leaders to navigate workforce transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. As Senior Vice President at Challenger, Gray & Christmas—outplacement’s gold standard for over five decades—David partners with organizations to deliver tailored solutions that work for both their business and their people.
With more than 30 years of experience, David acts as a true extension of his clients' HR teams. He excels at guiding leaders through complex changes, helping them maintain team morale, protect their brand reputation, and mitigate risk. Known for his integrity and a results-driven, human-first approach, David ensures every partnership is rooted in providing unmatched support for departing employees while setting retained teams up for success.
A founding member of the Human Resources Executive Alliance, David fosters a trusted invitation-only community for senior HR professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region. He also founded the Challenger Executive HR Group of Philadelphia, dedicated to supporting senior HR leaders in transition with the structure and guidance needed to land their next opportunity. David is also a partner in the renowned Delaware Valley HR Department of the Year Awards, a program celebrating HR teams that drive organizational growth.
David brings authentic expertise and proven accountability to every partnership, ensuring HR leaders can do right by their people while protecting what matters most to their organization. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business management from Bryant University.