David Ban
About David Ban
David Ban serves as the Partnerships Lead at Watershed, bringing extensive experience in business development from previous roles at Google, Splice.com, and Foursquare. He holds a BA from Carleton College and has studied at various institutions, including The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.
Work at Watershed
David Ban serves as the Partnerships Lead at Watershed, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships to enhance the company's offerings and market presence. His experience in partnership development and business growth contributes to Watershed's objectives in the sustainability sector.
Previous Experience at Google
Before joining Watershed, David worked at Google as a Strategic Partnerships Manager from 2020 to 2023. During his three years in this role, he was responsible for identifying and cultivating partnerships that aligned with Google's strategic goals, leveraging his expertise in business development to drive growth.
Career at Splice.com
David held multiple positions at Splice.com, starting as Director of Business Development from 2018 to 2019 and then advancing to Sr. Director of Business Development from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Splice.com lasted approximately 1 year and 10 months, during which he played a key role in expanding the company's business initiatives and partnerships.
Background in Business Development
David has a solid background in business development, having worked at Foursquare for five years from 2012 to 2017. He served as Director of Business Development and later as Director of Platform Partnerships, East Coast Lead. His experience at Foursquare equipped him with skills in partnership management and strategic growth.
Education and Expertise
David's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Language and Political Economy from Carleton College, completed in 2008. He also participated in the Business Bridge Program at The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in 2007. Additionally, he studied Chinese language at CET Beijing in 2006, enhancing his language skills and cultural understanding.