David Cheney

David Cheney is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise risk management and financial oversight. Currently serving as the Senior Director and Head of Enterprise Risk Management at Affirm since August 2020, David leads critical risk management committees and oversees various risk management programs, including Third Party Risk, Policy Governance, and Business Continuity. Previously, David held multiple leadership roles at American Express over 14 years, where achievements included developing an enterprise-wide Operational Risk Control Metric Framework and implementing a Risk Appetite Framework. Earlier career highlights include financial management roles at Marriott International and The Walt Disney Company. David holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Westminster University.