David Thomson, CFA

David Thomson, CFA has a diverse work experience spanning over 20 years. David is currently the Web3 Practice Lead and Chief Financial Officer at Attivo Partners, a full service Finance and Accounting firm. Previously, David was the Founder and CEO of Blockchain Horizons, a family office specializing in high-frequency cryptocurrency trading. David also served as the Chief Financial Officer at Tachyus, a company that creates technology to optimize energy production for the oil and gas industry. Before that, David worked as a CFO Consultant at Burkland Associates, providing financial support to startups and early-stage growth companies. David also held the position of President/COO at AlwaysOn, a business media brand networking the Global Silicon Valley. Additionally, David worked as the Chief Financial Officer at GoingOn, an academic social networking platform, and as the Director of Finance at Emotiv Systems Inc, a venture-backed company. David started their career at Merrill Lynch as a Vice President in Investments & Wealth Management Finance and later in Global Markets & Investment Banking Technology Finance. Prior to that, David served as the Director of Finance at THAUMATURGIX, an IT consulting firm. David began their professional journey as an Assistant Investment Analyst and Individual Consultant at TIAA-CREF, where they analyzed portfolios and provided financial planning advice to clients. David holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

David Thomson, CFA, has a strong educational background in finance and management. David obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Finance and Management from NYU Stern School of Business, where they also fulfilled the requirements for a Marketing major. This was completed from 1997 to 2000. Prior to this, David earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance and Information Systems, with a minor in Political Science, also from NYU Stern School of Business. This undergraduate degree was obtained from 1992 to 1995. In addition to their academic achievements, David Thomson holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) designation, which was awarded by the CFA Institute. The exact year and month of obtaining this certification are not provided.