David Holmes

Home State: Texas

What have been your primary job functions in your career?

• Finance
• General Management
• Education; education management
• Entrepreneurship

What industries have you worked in?

• Entrepreneurship
• Education 

What is your current job title?

Director 

What is your current company?

S&P Global

Why did you select Rice Business for your MBA?

I wanted to receive a top-notch MBA in a nurturing and focused environment that would expand my skillset and increase my future growth opportunities.

How has Rice helped you with your career?

Having a degree from Rice helped me develop some of the hard skills needed to pivot into a role in finance along with the confidence to do so.

What is the most important advice you’d like to share with prospective and current students?

Be prepared to explore your horizons and feel comfortable in taking strategic risks.

What have you valued most in the Rice Black student and / or alumni network?

Camaraderie and support of having a special, shared experience with others that look like me.