Dave Oxner is a seasoned government relations strategist who has shaped landmark legislation throughout his career. Drawing on his extensive experience in both the private sector and on Capitol Hill, he delivers winning advocacy solutions for Cogent clients across financial services, tax policy, cybersecurity, and broader business.

His sophisticated understanding of the intersection of policy and politics and extensive relationships with congressional Republicans and key White House and agency decision-makers make him particularly effective in advancing client priorities in today’s political landscape.

As managing director and head of federal government relations at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), Dave led advocacy on behalf of more than 350 financial services firms, building coalitions that secured key victories, including provisions within the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

During his tenure with the House Financial Services Committee, Dave played an instrumental role in shaping the Dodd-Frank Act and managing the congressional response to the financial crisis. He later demonstrated his ability to build bipartisan consensus while working for the Senate Banking Committee, influencing major policy initiatives and honing his ability to navigate the innerworkings of Congress.

Throughout his career, Dave has demonstrated an exceptional ability to build bipartisan consensus on complex economic issues, from housing finance reform to critical COVID relief provisions. At Cogent, he combines this deep subject matter expertise and political network with advocacy strategies to transform policy challenges into opportunities.