David Wachtel

David Wachtel serves as the Board President of Princeton in Latin America (PiLA), overseeing the organization's relaunch for the 2024/25 cycle after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19. As a Co-Founder of ESG Media Labs and a Senior Marketing Advisor for The Decade Project, Wachtel focuses on diversifying support for female and BIPOC-owned business start-ups in the United States. Previously, Wachtel held senior roles at The Blackstone Group, leading initiatives to inspire global entrepreneurship, and Endeavor, where efforts were directed toward supporting high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Wachtel's early career includes positions at Wachtel Media, Dow Jones/Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Institutional Investor. Educational qualifications include an AB in International Affairs from Princeton University, an MA in French Studies from New York University, and a Diploma in Economics from the College of Europe.