Senior Director, Industry Practice Analysis, Asia Pacific, CFA Institute
David Sanders, CFA is a seasoned investment professional with over 25 years of experience across geographies, industries, and roles. Currently, David is leading the Practice Analysis team at CFA Institute and is responsible for identifying and analysing the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a role in investment management and for supporting the development of curricula to meet these needs. Prior to this role, David led the curriculum development team responsible for developing high-quality practitioner-relevant learning content primarily for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program.
Prior to joining CFA Institute in 2018, David spent over 14 years in the United Arab Emirates including various roles at Abu Dhabi based Sovereign Wealth institutions such as: Chief Investment Officer at Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC), Senior Fund Manager at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), and Senior Analyst at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).
Prior to moving to the Middle East, David worked in various roles in the Finance Division of Procter & Gamble (P&G) including roles in Global Pension Fund Management (based in USA), Asia Treasury (based in Japan), and Forecasting & Analysis (based in Japan). David holds an MA in International Relations, an MBA in Finance, and was awarded his CFA charter in 2006.