David Fairbank

David Fairbank is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operations, strategy, and management across various industries. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Services & Hardware at Palmetto, a clean energy platform focused on residential solar, David oversees teams dedicated to asset management, operations, maintenance, and hardware strategy. Prior to Palmetto, David held key roles at Lyft, including General Manager for Bikes & Scooters in the West region and Operations Manager for High Value & Specialty Ride Types, where responsibilities encompassed P&L management and market expansion. David's earlier experience includes internships at NextView Ventures and The Chernin Group, a Senior Analyst position at Sony Pictures Entertainment, and an Associate role at L.E.K. Consulting. David's educational background includes an MBA from Harvard Business School and master's and bachelor's degrees in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University.