David J. Johnson

David J. Johnson is a strategic financial leader who transforms complex challenges into growth opportunities. As CEO and Founder of Vervent, he has built a global financial services powerhouse that delivers comprehensive solutions across structured finance, private credit, capital markets, and consumer financial services.

Since launching Vervent in 2008, Johnson has grown the company into an award-winning organization specializing in credit card, loan, and lease servicing, as well as backup servicing and eVault solutions. Today, Vervent is a trusted partner to originators of consumer and small business receivables, private credit funds, and investment banks worldwide.

With more than 25 years of experience, Johnson previously served as SVP of Corporate Development at Memec LLC and held consulting roles with McKinsey & Company and Bain & Company, advising Global 500 clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Renowned for operational excellence and rapid execution, Johnson has positioned Vervent as an industry leader in consumer financial services. His leadership philosophy centers on integrity, innovation, and building high-performance teams. Beyond his executive role, he actively shapes discussions on consumer credit markets, servicing innovation, and operational effectiveness, ensuring Vervent and its partners stay ahead in an evolving financial landscape.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

• The FIFO Framework
• Data That Tells the Truth
• Building Remote Teams That Deliver
• Stakeholder Management That Actually Works
• Crisis Leadership