Daniel Nestel

Daniel Nestel is a seasoned government relations professional with extensive experience in leading legislative and regulatory initiatives across various sectors. As Vice President of Government Relations at FICO since 2009, Daniel has overseen the government's relations strategy for a prominent analytics software company serving the financial services industry. Prior to this role, Daniel served as Vice President of Government Affairs at Exclusive Resorts, where management of legislative activities took place for a luxury travel destination club. Daniel also held significant positions such as Director of State Government Affairs at Reed Elsevier Inc. and Senior Assistant Director of Federal Relations at the National Collegiate Athletic Association, contributing to the establishment of the NCAA's Washington DC office. Educational qualifications include a Doctor of Law (JD) from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, a Master of Arts (M.A.) from The Ohio State University, a Bachelor of Arts in European Literature/Studies from Brandeis University, and additional studies at the University of Oxford.