Jerald David Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Los Angeles | New York, US

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, CA

A platform to trade crypto and traditional commodity futures on one platform using the EMX token.

• Selected as third member of Senior Management team for industry-leading SaaS platform providing tools for valuation, risk analysis and structuring. Led day-to-day operations including: Strategic Planning, Board.
• Created 2017 operating budget and revenue forecast to position the company for rapid growth; Submitted for BOD approval within first 30 days of employment.
• Restructured format of BOD and Management meetings and presentation materials to facilitate a culture of collaboration and information sharing; Reset expectations with an emphasis on process, structure and.
• Developed and implemented program for team based goal setting and cascading KPIs.

New York, NY, US

• Appointed to lead strategic direction, global expansion and sales for premier options pricing, risk and execution platform that powers the trading, risk management and analytics needs of professional traders.
• Increased revenue by over 20% in 2013 and 2014, expanding the customer base in North America and Europe. Initiated, negotiated and closed the largest strategic initiative (valued at $3M) in the company’s history.
• Partnered with CEO to create pitch deck; secured a multi-million dollar investment from Edison Ventures, a financial technology venture capital firm.
• Planned and implemented European expansion in London, including all operations, strategy and recruitment.

New York, NY, US

• Designated as Executive Management Committee member charged with oversight of day-to-day operations and administration. Assisted CEO in all aspects of the business including defining corporate objectives, developing.
• Led setup of the Exchange, including opening and staffing of the New York and London offices, training employees and creating and preserving corporate culture.
• Worked closely with the global customer base as part of a team that grew volumes from zero to 6% of the global carbon market for 2011.
• Ensured front, middle and back office technological connectivity to the Exchange and led negotiations with key vendors, including Trayport, ensuring business success.
• Primary interface between management and all third parties, including corporate shareholders, clearing and technology service providers and Clearing Members.

Chicago, IL, US

• Chosen to build and lead a team to optimize and derive value from CME’s portfolio of 11 equity investments and strategic relationships. Initial focus was on Green Exchange LLC (GreenX), a syndicate between NYMEX.
• Created the infrastructure and implemented the business plan for GreenX including: global strategy, technology, human resources, corporate governance, sales, marketing, and facilities.
• Transitioned business from ‘funded concept’ to ‘company’; primary point of contact prior to hiring a CEO.
• Planned and oversaw the migration of environmental commodity futures and options from the NYMEX regulatory umbrella to GreenX.

Dubai, AE

• As employee number one, launched the first Middle East energy-based futures and options exchange. Reporting to the CEO, accountable for business development, sales, marketing, corporate communications and advertising.
• Established the initial framework of the exchange from setup to launch.
• Created membership structure and drove membership sales process; enlisted over 70 world class companies and generated over $20M in revenue.
• Led branding, communication, web presence and customer outreach strategies; DME was named “Exchange Newcomer of the Year” and “Best Asian Energy Exchange” in 2008.
• Participated in the ‘working group’ that developed the Oman Crude Oil Futures Contract, leading to the historic shift by the Governments of Oman & Dubai to DME based pricing.
• Planned, executed and participated in the DME global road show which introduced the trading and exchange community to the DME and the Oman Crude Oil Futures Contract.

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND DME RELATIONS (2005-2006)Tapped to evaluate and then oversee the NYMEX interests in the creation of the DME. Liaised daily with members of the DME and NYMEX Boards of Directors; presented at quarterly board meetings. MANAGING DIRECTOR, ENERGY MARKETING (2004 - 2005)Served on 4-person team that created and launched Clearport.