David Murray, Founder & CEO of Confirm

David Murray

Founder & CEO

David Murray founded Confirm with a mission to transform how organizations manage performance and develop talent. Drawing from 15+ years in organizational effectiveness and HR technology, David brings a founder's perspective to the real operational challenges that HR leaders and CEOs face. He regularly speaks and writes on performance management, talent development, organizational networks, and building accountability into modern company cultures. David's work has been featured in Forbes, HBR-adjacent publications, and leading HR media outlets.

Areas of Expertise:

Performance Management Talent Development Organizational Networks HR Technology Executive Leadership Organizational Effectiveness

Featured In

Publications & Media

  • Forbes
  • Harvard Business Review (adjacent)
  • HRD
  • HR Executive
  • Unleash
  • Brandon Hall Group

Speaking & Thought Leadership

  • HR Tech conferences
  • People Operations leadership summits
  • Organizational Development forums

Featured Articles

David Murray's latest thinking on performance management and organizational effectiveness.

Performance Review Trends 2025-2026: What's Actually Changing
Performance Management

Performance Review Trends 2025-2026: What's Actually Changing

The annual review isn't dead, but the version most companies ran five years ago is. Here's what's actually shifting in 2025-2026: continuous feedback models, skills-based reviews, and why performance calibration is no longer optional.

April 3, 2026
The 10-Minute Calibration Readiness Test for HR Leaders
Calibration

The 10-Minute Calibration Readiness Test for HR Leaders

Q2 calibration season is coming. This interactive self-assessment helps HR leaders evaluate their readiness across 10 critical dimensions and identify what needs fixing before your next performance review cycle.

April 3, 2026

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