Dave Eaton
About Dave Eaton
Dave Eaton is a Senior Sales Director at Gresham Tech, specializing in innovative technology solutions for financial operations. He has extensive experience in sales and business development across various companies in the financial technology sector.
Current Role at Gresham Tech
Dave Eaton serves as the Senior Sales Director at Gresham Tech, a position he has held since 2017. He operates in the Greater New York City Area, primarily in a remote capacity. In this role, he focuses on innovative technology solutions that enhance counterparty data collection, aggregation, reconciliation, and client fee billing. His expertise allows him to work closely with asset management firms and hedge funds across the United States and Canada, aiming to reduce risk and costs while improving productivity and transparency.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current role, Dave Eaton held several significant positions in sales leadership. He worked as a Senior Sales Account Executive at Confluence from 2015 to 2017 in Boston, MA. Before that, he served as Vice President of Sales at Redi2 Technologies, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. His career also includes roles such as Director of Business Development at Vermilion Software and Regional Sales Director at Eagle Investment Systems, showcasing a strong background in sales and business development across various financial technology firms.
Educational Background
Dave Eaton's educational journey includes a focus on business and marketing. He studied at Westfield State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1989 to 1992. He also attended Wentworth Institute of Technology, achieving an Associate degree in Architectural Engineering from 1987 to 1989. Additionally, he pursued an MBA at the Questrom School of Business at Boston University, where he was a Master's Degree Candidate.
Specialization in Financial Technology Solutions
Dave Eaton specializes in innovative technology solutions tailored for the financial sector. His work emphasizes counterparty data collection and aggregation, reconciliation, and client fee billing. He has played a crucial role in helping firms significantly reduce break rates and eliminate client fee billing errors by streamlining processes and minimizing reliance on spreadsheets. His contributions have enabled CFOs, COOs, and heads of investment operations to enhance their operational efficiency.
Impact on Gresham Technologies
At Gresham Technologies, Dave Eaton has been instrumental in the company's success, particularly in its relationships with major asset management firms. His efforts have contributed to Gresham working with 36% of the top 25 and 31% of the top 100 global asset managers, as ranked by assets under management (AUM). This involvement highlights his effectiveness in driving business growth and fostering partnerships within the financial services industry.