Dave Steward founded World Wide Technology in 1990 and serves as Chairman of the Board. His vision, ambition and determination are widely responsible for catapulting WWT from a small government contractor with a handful of employees into a global technology solutions provider that is the largest Black-owned company in the United States with more than 12,000 employees.

As Chairman, he directs the work of WWT's board of directors and executive management team to ensure they are implementing a growth strategy that capitalizes on strategic opportunities aligned with the company's core values.

Dave and his wife, Thelma, have been married for nearly 50 years. They have two children and two grandchildren. Their son, Dave Steward II, is the CEO of Polarity, LLC, the only Black-owned digital animation studio in the United States. Their daughter, Kimberly, is the CEO of K Period Media, an American film production/finance company. Both David II and Kimberly were awarded Oscars by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for their work.

Dave and Thelma reside in the St. Louis area.

A fan of auto racing from a young age, Dave has strong partnerships in the racing community that promote diversity and inclusion. Dave's passion for racing is a major reason why WWT is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the World Wide Technology Raceway, which is home to both NASCAR and Indy Car Series Races.