David LaValle

Senior Managing Director, Global Head of ETFs at Grayscale Investments

Speaker

David LaValle is the Senior Managing Director, Global Head of ETFs at Grayscale Investments. He is responsible for leading the strategic development and management of Grayscale’s ETF business.

Prior to joining Grayscale, David was the Chief Executive Officer of VettaFi (formerly Alerian), a global index and data firm. In that role, David was responsible for all facets of the business including leading the firm’s growth and business transformation strategy, formulating and overseeing the Executive Management Team and representing the firm as a frequent spokesperson for press engagements and events. Previously, David was the US Head of SPDR ETF Capital Markets and a member of the senior leadership team at State Street Global Advisors, a $3.5 trillion-dollar global asset manager. Prior to State Street, David led Nasdaq’s Exchange Traded Product Marketplace where he was responsible for all aspects of strategy and business development for Nasdaq’s ETP listing and trading businesses. Before joining Nasdaq, David was a member of the New York Stock Exchange and American Stock Exchange where he managed trading businesses.

David earned his B.A. from Georgetown University, majoring in Theology. He has also served on the Security Traders Association of New York (STANY) Board and is a current member of the Wall Street Rides FAR charity advisory board.