Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies at Salve Regina University
David Altounian is an Associate Professor for Entrepreneurship and Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. He is a former technology industry CEO and company founder.
With more than 35 years of experience spanning higher education, corporate, and entrepreneurial venture leadership roles, he brings deep expertise in governance, strategy, and operations. Altounian has served on both nonprofit and corporate boards, guiding organizations through growth, innovation, and change.
As a senior academic leader and former technology executive, Altounian has led organizations through transformative periods of growth, restructuring, and innovation. He has extensive board experience in both private for-profit and mission-driven nonprofit organizations, with expertise in governance, strategic planning, and operational oversight.
He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
