D avid Golub is an American billionaire and the president of Golub Capital, a major player in the private credit market. The firm was founded by his brother, Lawrence Golub, who serves as CEO. David joined the firm and has been a key partner in building it into a leader in direct lending, particularly for private equity-backed middle-market companies.

With a background in banking and private equity, David has been instrumental in shaping Golub Capital's investment strategy and operations. The firm has grown into a multi-billion dollar asset manager, known for its disciplined and consistent approach to credit underwriting. The company went public in the form of a business development company (BDC), Golub Capital BDC, which is listed on the NASDAQ. David's wealth is derived from his significant ownership stake in the successful credit investment firm he helped build.