David Nichols Jr.

David Nichols Jr. currently serves as the Research and North America Business Development Lead at Blackpeak, where expertise in investigative research for large institutional investors is utilized. Previously, David worked as a Columbia SIPA Graduate Fellow at Morgan Stanley, focusing on sanctions strategy and fintech analysis. David also gained experience at McCourt Global as a Graduate Intern specializing in Asia strategy, and held leadership roles at Hall Environments and Bloomberg LP, focusing on growth, strategy, and business development. Educational credentials include a Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor's in International Affairs with a concentration in International Economics and Chinese from The George Washington University. David has further enriched education through various international programs and internships in China.