David Charles Novak (born October 30, 1952) is an American businessman, author and philanthropist.

His father was a government surveyor, marking latitudes and longitudes for the nation's mapmakers and would move the family to the next location about every three months.

Novak received a bachelor's degree majoring in journalism with an advertising minor from the University of Missouri and was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity.

In June 2022, Novak was announced as a member of a group that purchased Louisville's Valhalla Golf Club from the PGA of America.

Lead4Change is the largest privately funded leadership service program in middle and high schools.

Novak is the author of three leadership books, including the New York Times bestseller Taking People With You, The Only Way to Achieve Big Things, O Great One!, A little Story About the Awesome Power of Recognition and The Education of an Accidental CEO, Lessons Learned from the Trailer Park to the Corner Office.