David Blau is vice president of corporate strategy and investments for Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company. Blau is responsible for growing and diversifying the Cox’s portfolio of companies. Blau spent 19 years with Cox Communications, the company’s broadband communications and entertainment division, and served in various leadership roles. He helped Cox develop, build and operate successful businesses operations in Las Vegas and Nebraska, as well as helped launch Cox Home Security and Cox Tech Solutions. Most recently, he led the company’s efforts to expand into adjacent areas in communications infrastructure and healthcare through several strategic acquisitions and investments, including Easy Tel, EdgeConnex, Trapollo and InSite Wireless Group. Prior to joining Cox, he served as a senior accountant for Deloitte & Touche, LLP in Atlanta. Blau holds a bachelor and master’s degree in accounting from the University of Florida. He serves on the board of directors for InSite Wireless Group and the Chastain Park Conservancy.