David Blansfield

David Blansfield is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the media and events industry, currently serving as Executive Vice President at Northstar Travel Group since January 2015, where responsibilities include managing the Meetings Group and overseeing significant brands like Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings. Prior to this role, Blansfield held positions such as Group Publisher at Northstar Meetings Group, President at F+W Media, and Senior Vice President at both Penton Media and Thomson Reuters, demonstrating a strong track record in managing significant divisions and launching various media properties. Blansfield holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Columbia Business School and a BS in Journalism and Political Science from Boston University.