David Spencer G95 WG95, 58, passed away on December 17 in Miami. His professional journey took him across Asia for over 30 years with companies including Morgan Stanley, Procter & Gamble, and GE Capital. David co-founded and served as managing director at one of Asia’s first private equity fund-of-funds, Emerald Hill Capital Partners. For a brief period, he even managed a Korean pop band. David recently served as acting CEO of Maprao, an organic coconut water business in Thailand, and as a managing director and senior advisor for STS Capital Partners, a global investment bank catering to entrepreneurs. David was inducted into wine societies including the Commanderie du Bordeaux and the Knights of Alba and founded Hong Kong Wine Geeks. He also was a founding member of several Young Presidents’ Organization chapters across Asia. Beyond those professional accomplishments, he was involved in organizations such as Auction Napa Valley, Mother’s Choice, Room to Read, and Pathfinders, a charity focused on protecting vulnerable children in Hong Kong. David is survived by his mother, Barbara; siblings Abby (Scott), Liz (Mark), and Steven (Dana); and nine nieces and nephews.