Ishq Davis

Energizer
DISC Type : I

AI & Automation Tribe Leader at Santander Consumer USA

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

MBA-prepared executive with over 25 years of experience in enterprise operations, technology, and large-scale transformation. He is a trusted partner to senior leaders, translating strategy into execution and modernizing operating models, currently leading AI and automation initiatives at Santander Consumer USA.

He developed training materials for an in-house Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning software that utilized Blockchain technology.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

Believer

They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

AI & Automation
As the enterprise leader for AI and automation, he is accountable for its governance, responsible adoption, and measurable value realization across the business.
Enterprise Transformation
Has a proven track record modernizing operating models, strengthening resiliency, and delivering significant financial and efficiency outcomes in highly regulated environments.
Risk & Governance
His experience includes owning governance, risk, and audit readiness for technology infrastructure, representing the organization across all three Lines of Defense.

Media Appearances

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Work History

5-2025
AI & Automation Tribe Leader at Santander Consumer USA
3-2022
Chief Operating Officer (Infrastructure) at Santander Consumer USA
4-2021 - 3-2022
Director of IT PMO at Santander Consumer USA
11-2019 - 12-2021
Program Manager at Cardtronics
5-2019 - 8-2019
Client Services Manager at First Genesis, Inc

Education

2004 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Franklin University
2001 - 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Franklin University

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Insights For Selling To Ishq

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ishq is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ishq

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ishq move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Ishq take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Ishq

Personality Compatibility


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