# David Bagley

> David Bagley is a Chicago-based hospitality executive and investor, currently CEO of Puttshack and listed as an operating partner at EMERGING. His career includes restaurant and franchise advisory work, interim executive assignments, and financial restructuring. He holds an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School and a bachelor’s degree from DePauw University.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Puttshack
- **Organizations:** Puttshack, EMERGING, MorrisAnderson (former), Carl Marks Advisors (former), Turnaround Management Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, Bachelor’s degree, DePauw University
- **Known for:** Led a turnaround plan with his team for Roman, Inc., moving the distributor from more than $3 million in annual losses to $2 million in annual profits, as described in MorrisAnderson’s 2012 promotion announcement., Turnarounds & Workouts People to Watch recognition in 2010., Certified Turnaround Professional.

## Career timeline

- **2001** — Joined MorrisAnderson as managing director.
- **2004** — Certified Turnaround Professional credential issued in January, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- **2010** — Named among Turnarounds & Workouts’ People to Watch.
- **2012** — Promoted to principal at MorrisAnderson, effective January 1.
- **2013** — August 1 agreement named him to act as COO for Global Axcess during its bankruptcy.
- **2019** — Court filing identified him as senior managing director at Carl Marks Advisory Group.
- **2022** — Began serving as Chief Investment Officer of EMERGING Fund, according to NJEDA’s September 2023 board book.
- **2025** — Reported in February as Puttshack’s interim CEO; appointed a director of Puttshack Ltd on April 4.
- **2026** — July 14 company announcement identified him as Puttshack CEO and announced Insight Hospitality’s UK operating partnership.

## Achievements

- Led a turnaround plan with his team for Roman, Inc., moving the distributor from more than $3 million in annual losses to $2 million in annual profits, as described in MorrisAnderson’s 2012 promotion announcement.
- Turnarounds & Workouts People to Watch recognition in 2010.
- Certified Turnaround Professional.
- EMERGING credits him with Turnaround of the Year and M&A Advisor Sale of the Year recognition, without naming the latter transaction.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Puttshack appointed Insight Hospitality to oversee UK day-to-day operations; Bagley spoke as CEO.
- **2026-05** — Puttshack opened at Polaris in Columbus on May 27, with Bagley commenting on the city’s dining and entertainment appeal.
- **2026-05** — UK 2024 accounts reported lower turnover and a larger pre-tax loss; Bagley discussed pressure on discretionary spending.
- **2026-04** — Reporting on delayed 2023 accounts described refinancing discussions and additional lender funding.

## Links

- Website: https://emerging.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bagleydavid

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Last updated: 2026-10-10