David has served as the EVP, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller for Santander US since May 2017. From August 2004 to March 2017 he was Deputy Corporate Controller for American Express Company; from June 2002 to July 2004 an assurance partner at KPMG; and from June 1983 to May 2002 he was with Arthur Andersen, finishing his tenure there as a partner in-charge of the Metro NY banking and finance assurance practice. Mr. Cornish is a 1983 graduate of Montclair State University earning a B.A. in Accounting and is a licensed CPA in New Jersey. Mr. Cornish also serves on the Board of Directors of The Covenant House - NYC Chapter and is Chairman of their Finance & Audit Committee.