Contract Principal
Davis is the RIIS Chairman. He focuses on helping organisations and industries transform their innovation culture, behaviour and capabilities, and enabling them to remain relevant in a rapidly modernising and uncertain future. He has a diverse range of industry experience across the areas of strategy development, innovation, and risk management, and has delivered outcomes for industry organisations, national government agencies, and international organisations in the area of innovation for development. He is a leading proponent of Africa’s burgeoning space sector and the opportunities this presents for Africa’s sustainable future.
Davis has delivered globally relevant solutions across a diverse range of areas, including innovation, economic development, sustainability, and risk management. Based out of both South Africa and the United Kingdom, he has undertaken work for clients ranging from Fortune 50 multinationals to tech startups. He has worked directly in 12 countries, and has led engagements across a further 30 globally.
He has also held high level and management positions in a range of organisations including KPMG, ERM, AngloAmerican, and the Gauteng Provincial Government. Davis has 11+ years management experience. Davis is currently based in Kenya.