David M Frankel

David M. Frankel was appointed the CEO and Executive Director of Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty on August 18th, 2013 and officially joined on September 30th, 2013. David brings extensive operational and financial expertise from the public and private sectors and an outstanding record of success in leading complex organizations. His integrity and passion for public service are extremely valuable resources to lead Met Council in addressing the problem of poverty in New York City. Prior to joining Met Council, David served as the Finance Commissioner of New York City under Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg since September 2009. As Commissioner of the Department of Finance, which collected more than $30 billion in revenue for New York City, David focused the agency on exemplary service, accountability for measurable results and the highest standard of conduct. David started at Morgan Stanley in 2004 and served as a Managing Director from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that he was the head of global operations for the AIG Trading Group from 1992 to 2004. He also served as Deputy Commissioner of New York City Housing and Preservation (1990-1991) and as Special Counsel to the Commissioner for the Department of Correction (1988-1990). From 1978 to 1988, he practiced law at two New York firms. David holds a J.D. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. in history from Tufts University.