Ian Davis (businessman)
Ian Davis | |
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| Born | March 10, 1951 Kent, England |
| Occupation | Business executive |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Known for | Managing director of McKinsey & Company (2003–2009) |
Sir Ian Edward Lamert Davis (born 10 March 1951) is a distinguished English executive, best known for serving as managing director at McKinsey & Company between 2003 and 2009. After spending seven years at Bowater, he joined McKinsey in 1979 and retired in 2010, currently holding the honorary position of senior partner emeritus.
Originating from Kent, England, Davis completed his undergraduate studies in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Balliol College, University of Oxford. Prior to his appointment as managing director, he was responsible for leading McKinsey’s London and UK offices.
He holds the role of chairman at Thoughtworks and has occupied Non-Executive Director positions with prominent organizations such as Johnson & Johnson and BP. His board memberships have also included entities like Teach For All and Big Society Trust. Furthermore, Davis serves as a Senior Adviser to the private equity firm Apax Partners and the Majid Al Futtaim Group.
In recognition of his contributions to business, Davis was knighted during the 2019 Birthday Honours.
Memberships
- Non-executive Director at Xlinks
- Non-executive Director of BP since 2 April 2010
- Independent Non-Executive Director with Johnson & Johnson
- Chairman of Thoughtworks
- Non-Executive Director roles at Majid Al Futtaim Group, Mubadala, Teach For All, and Big Society Trust
- Non-Executive Member within the Cabinet Office
- Senior Adviser to both McKinsey & Company and Apax Partners
- Participant in the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum