David Bagatelle

David Bagatelle currently serves as the Global Head of Operations and Chief Banking Officer at Credit Sesame, a leading financial technology company focused on financial wellness and inclusion. With extensive experience in the banking sector, David has previously held significant roles, including Chief Banking and Revenue Officer at Esquire Bank and President of the Eastern Region at CIT, where David transformed middle market banking operations. As a co-founder of Signature Bank, David contributed to its success as one of the most successful start-up banks in the U.S. Additionally, David has held leadership positions at Sterling National Bank, Herald National Bank, Republic National Bank, M&T Bank, and KPMG US. David holds a BA in Government from Wesleyan University and an MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business.