David Blakesley

David Blakesley is a Senior Director and Head of the Global Financial Intelligence Unit at PayPal. They began their career as a Database Analyst at AMEC before advancing to a Vice President Business Intelligence Analyst at SunTrust Bank. Over their tenure at SunTrust, David took on various roles, including MIS Strategy Analyst and AML Practice Business Intelligence Manager, leading crucial anti-money laundering efforts. At PayPal, they initially served as the Senior Manager of Global Sanctions Strategy and Analytics before their current role, where they focus on strategic solutions to enhance compliance with global sanctions. David holds a B.A. in Chemistry and Computer Science from Augustana University and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Emory University.