Chris Davis
Chris Davis
Title
Managing Director
Firm
Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc.
Office Address
199 Bay Street, Suite 4710
Commerce Court West
Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1E9
Canada
Toronto, Ontario, M5L 1E9
Canada
Industry Specialties
Digital Media
Banking | Finance
Technology
Functional Specialties
Marketing
Board of Directors
Services
Executive Search
About Mr. Davis
Based in New York, Chris Davis co-leads Russell Reynolds Associates’ global FinTech Practice and is a core member of the firm’s Financial Services and Digital Practices. He conducts C-level executive and board assignments for financial services, fintech, information services/infotech and private equity clients. Chris focuses on helping clients to develop leadership and succession plans to support innovation-led growth strategies.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Chris worked at McKinsey & Company in London and Toronto, where he was an Associate Partner and leader of the Financial Services, Digital and Data Analytics Practices. He led client engagements focused on customer-centric growth strategies, specializing in financial services and technology sectors across North America and Europe. Previously, Chris led a division of GfK, one of the largest market data services/data analytics firms in the world, based in London. He started his career at Dundee Global Investment Management (now part of Scotiabank) in Toronto, where he held roles in distribution and economic research.
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Chris earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree in finance, with honors, from Queen's University, his Law degree from the University of Oxford, and his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.