David Danto

David has had over four decades of delivering successful business outcomes in media and collaboration technology.

He developed and executed global technology strategies in leadership roles with JPMorgan Chase and Lehman Brothers, and led media technology facility design and execution for organisations including Bloomberg LP, NYU, AT&T, and Financial News Network. His efforts have been recognised by many premiere industry organisations, serving as the director of emerging technologies for the non-profit IMCCA; as an NAB “Pick-Hits” judge for Broadcast Engineering; and as a multi-year CES Innovation Awards judge. David is an expert on the collaboration technology industry, frequently presenting at industry events and blogging / contributing to / editing industry publications.  

He joined Poly in 2019 as their director of UC strategy and research.  In this role he helps The Poly team formulate and drive the company’s collaboration strategy; represents them with customers and clients; provides a conduit for customers to communicate market and user needs; and helps customers, analysts and the media truly understand the value of collaboration solutions.