# David Maura

> David M. Maura is the New York-based executive chairman and CEO of Spectrum Brands Holdings, with a background in high-yield research, distressed debt and investment management. A Spectrum director since 2010, he became executive chairman in 2016 and CEO of the predecessor business in April 2018, continuing in both roles after the July 2018 HRG combination. His tenure includes major portfolio divestitures and the 2026 Oaktree partnership in Home & Personal Care.

- **Role:** Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
- **Organizations:** Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., HRG Group (former), Harbinger Capital Partners (former), First Albany Capital (former), Merrill Lynch (former), Wachovia Securities (former), ZPR Investment Management (former), Mosaic Acquisition Corp. (former), Vivint Smart Home (former director), Russell Hobbs (former director), Applica (former director), Ferrous Resources (former director)
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** B.S. in Business Administration, Stetson University
- **Known for:** CFA charterholder., Led Spectrum as executive chairman and CEO through significant portfolio changes., Spectrum completed the $4.3 billion Hardware and Home Improvement divestiture in June 2023 during his CEO tenure.

## Career timeline

- **Early career; dates not specified** — Financial analyst at ZPR Investment Management; subsequent research roles at Wachovia Securities, Merrill Lynch and First Albany Capital.
- **2006-2012** — Vice President and Director of Investments at Harbinger Capital Partners.
- **2010** — Joined the Spectrum Brands board in June and served as interim chairman.
- **2011** — Became Spectrum chairman in July; joined the HRG board in May and became HRG managing director and EVP of investments in October.
- **2016** — Became Spectrum executive chairman in January; HRG investment executive service ended in November.
- **2017-2020** — Chairman, President and CEO of Mosaic Acquisition Corp.; tenure ended when its Vivint combination closed in January 2020.
- **2018** — Became predecessor Spectrum CEO in April; appointed executive chairman and CEO of the combined company in July.
- **2020** — Outside director of Vivint Smart Home from January to March.
- **2023** — Spectrum completed its $4.3 billion Hardware and Home Improvement sale to ASSA ABLOY.
- **2026** — Spectrum entered an Oaktree partnership in Home & Personal Care, retaining approximately 73% ownership.

## Achievements

- CFA charterholder.
- Led Spectrum as executive chairman and CEO through significant portfolio changes.
- Spectrum completed the $4.3 billion Hardware and Home Improvement divestiture in June 2023 during his CEO tenure.
- Led Mosaic Acquisition Corp. before its January 2020 combination with Vivint Smart Home.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Spectrum reported third-quarter net sales of $753.3 million, up 7.7%, and a $20.3 million net loss from continuing operations. Adjusted EBITDA was $158.3 million including $60.6 million of tariff refunds, or $97.7 million excluding them.
- **2026-08** — Maura reported further progress toward a unified SAP S/4HANA platform, with remaining HPC EMEA deployment expected later in the year.
- **2026-05** — Spectrum announced a $127 million preferred-equity and debt investment from Oaktree in Home & Personal Care, with approximately 73% ownership retained by Spectrum.

## Links

- Website: https://spectrumbrands.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-maura-cfa-1b214275

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