Where does Dan Blake work?

Dan Blake is Founder of Florence.

Where did Dan Blake go to school?

Dan Blake studied at The University of Edinburgh (Master of Science (MSc), Chemistry).

Dan Blake

Founder

Founder at Florence

London, England, United Kingdom

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Florence's investors · 4

Atlantic Vantage PointParis · $1M – $150M checks AXA Venture PartnersNew York Roo CapitalNew York · $500K – $25M checks SEEK InvestmentsCremorne

Experience

FlorenceCo-Foundercurrent2024 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
FlorenceCo-Founder, COO & Chief People Officer2018 — 2024London, United Kingdom
FlorenceCo-Founder & Chief Operating Officer2016 — 2024
GLEBE HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITEDBoard member and former Chairman Of The Board (Jul 2016-Sep 2019)2015 — 2022Bromley, United Kingdom
Startup Leadership ProgramProgramme Lead & Fellow (Volunteer)2019 — 2021London, England, United Kingdom
Deutsche BankVarious roles in Foreign Exchange and Securities Services2011 — 2018London, United Kingdom
HSBCVarious roles in Operations and Foreign Exchange2007 — 2011
British ArmyInfantry Officer, Coldstream Guards2002 — 2007Aldershot, Windsor, Basrah and Woking

Skills & more

Operational Planning17Risk Management89Military11Crisis Management7Operations Management1Program Management3Financial Risk7Change Management54Team Leadership5Stakeholder Management16Risk Assessment7Investment Banking59

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Languages Spanish

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Who is Dan Blake?: Founder at Florence
Where does Dan Blake work?: Dan Blake is Founder of Florence.
What companies did Dan Blake found?: Dan Blake founded Florence.
Where did Dan Blake go to school?: Dan Blake studied at The University of Edinburgh (Master of Science (MSc), Chemistry).

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