Dan Blanks

Dan Blanks holds the position of Executive Vice President, Head of IT Infrastructure, and Head of Enterprise Architecture at Mashreq since August 2025. Prior to this role, Dan served as Senior Vice President, Group Head of Technology Infrastructure Services at Network International, where significant improvements in service levels and transaction performance were achieved. Dan's previous experience includes leading Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure at Schroders, where a major cloud migration strategy was executed, and various senior roles in cloud and infrastructure services at Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays Capital, Dresdner Kleinwort, HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank, building extensive expertise in Unix systems, cloud services, and operational efficiencies throughout a distinguished career in the financial services sector.