Dave Blankenship

Dave Blankenship is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Subway, responsible for Restaurant Technology across over 36,000 global locations.1 He joined Subway in 2020, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.4

Professional Background

Blankenship is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in the field.1 His role at Subway involves:

• Overseeing Restaurant Technology for the world's largest restaurant chain
• Leading Enterprise Architecture
• Driving technology strategy and vision to support business growth and innovation1

Previous Experience

Before joining Subway, Blankenship had an impressive career:

• 17 years at Marriott International, where he held the position of Vice President of Application Development
• Roles at CommerceOne, KPMG, and Accenture1

Education

Blankenship holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University.13

Current Responsibilities

As CTO at Subway, Blankenship focuses on:

• Ensuring reliable and high-performance technology operations for franchisees
• Improving and optimizing menu systems to reduce complexity for franchisees
• Addressing global supply chain challenges through enhanced inventory management systems
• Partnering with companies like Capgemini to solve complex business challenges and drive digital transformation2

Blankenship's leadership is instrumental in Subway's efforts to transform its restaurant technology, making it easier for franchisees to operate and expand into new markets.2