David Williams joined Needham & Company in 2026 to further expand Needham’s coverage in Semiconductors and Related Technologies. He joins Needham from The Benchmark Company, where he spent the last five years as a Managing Director covering semis, components, distribution, and emerging technologies. David has over 14 years of sell side experience, with strong management relationships and a solid institutional client network. Prior to The Benchmark Company, he held similar positions at Loop Capital Markets, and Drexel Hamilton. David holds a BBA from Angelo State University.