David Fuchs
About David Fuchs
David Fuchs serves as the Business Development Lead for Capital Markets at Chainlink Labs, where he focuses on developing go-to-market strategies in the banking sector. With over a decade of experience in blockchain technology and a diverse background in finance and digital transformation, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations in Switzerland.
Work at Chainlink Labs
David Fuchs serves as the Business Development Lead for Capital Markets at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing the go-to-market strategy for direct sales in the banking and capital markets sector across the EMEA region. His work involves leveraging his extensive knowledge of blockchain technology to drive business growth and partnerships within the financial services industry.
Previous Experience in Capital Markets
Before joining Chainlink Labs, David Fuchs held several significant positions in the capital markets sector. He worked at Vontobel in various roles, including Senior Business Manager for Digitalization, Head of Distribution and Product Management, and Head of Transaction Platform and Development, accumulating a total of four years of experience there. Additionally, he was the Head of Enterprise Adoption EMEA at the Tezos Foundation, where he focused on promoting blockchain solutions in enterprise settings.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Board Memberships
David Fuchs is actively involved in entrepreneurial ventures and governance. He is a founding board member of Gato, established in 2021, and Inari Digital AG, founded in 2022. His role as a partner and board member at Ladoga Solutions since 2017 further highlights his commitment to driving innovation in the digital landscape. These positions reflect his strategic leadership and expertise in fostering business development within the blockchain and digital transformation sectors.
Education and Expertise
David Fuchs has a solid educational background that supports his professional endeavors. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Management and Finance from HWZ University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich from 2003 to 2007. He further enhanced his skills by studying disruptive thinking through Squared Online, achieving a certification in Digital Marketing Leadership. In 2023, he completed the Foundation Board Expertise Certificate at Rochester-Bern Executive Programs, adding to his qualifications in governance and strategic oversight.
Diverse Professional Background
David Fuchs possesses a diverse professional background that spans over a decade in blockchain technology and finance. His experience includes roles as a finance expert, business developer, mentor, trader, and entrepreneur. He has also contributed to nonprofit initiatives, such as his involvement with einanderhelfen.ch from 2020 to 2023. This varied experience equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the intersections between finance, technology, and social impact.