Conor French
About Conor French
Conor French serves as the Chief Regulatory Officer at Zipline since 2022 and has a diverse background in legal and operational roles across various organizations. He is also a Scholar at Presidential Leadership Scholars and has co-founded initiatives promoting fair lending and artisan businesses.
Work at Zipline
Conor French serves as the Chief Regulatory Officer at Zipline, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and ensuring that Zipline's operations align with legal standards. Prior to this position, he worked as General Counsel at Zipline from 2018 to 2022, where he managed legal affairs and regulatory matters.
Education and Expertise
Conor French holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from New York University School of Law, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from Georgetown University, studying from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he participated in a Foreign Study Abroad Program at Trinity College Dublin and attended the National Outdoor Leadership School for a summer semester in East Africa in 2001.
Background
Conor French has a diverse professional background in law and leadership. He began his legal career at Latham & Watkins, where he held various positions, including Summer Associate, Associate, and Corporate Associate from 2005 to 2010. He later served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Indego Africa from 2010 to 2012, and as General Counsel at Funding Circle US from 2016 to 2018.
Achievements
Conor French has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, including being featured on the US General Counsel Powerlist. He has also been acknowledged by the Financial Times and National Law Journal for his innovation and crisis leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, he co-founded the Responsible Business Lending Coalition and the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise, promoting fair lending practices and supporting artisan businesses globally.
Current Involvement
In addition to his role at Zipline, Conor French has been a Fellow at the Truman National Security Project since 2012. He is also a Scholar in the Presidential Leadership Scholars program, which he joined in 2018. His ongoing involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to leadership and public service.