Evan Davis is an executive business leader with three decades of leadership experience as a COO and Division CFO for Yum Brands International, StudyGroup International and MRINetwork. In addition, as a consultant, Evan has recently helped multiple commercial and non-profit organizations, including serving as Interim co-CEO for PATF for 8 months in 2024, and as Interim Executive Director for divisions of private equity owned businesses.
Evan’s accomplishments include turning around a $1 Billion business in Canada that had defaulted on their bank covenants. He developed and executed a strategic plan that stabilized the business and launched sustained growth for the business by restructuring their financial situation, negotiating improved purchasing agreements, developing a strong team and collaborating closely with their customers and partners to enhance their value. Evan repeated that success for a business service company as COO and has recently helped organizations as an interim executive, strategic planning lead and management consultant. He also currently serves as a board member for three non-profit organizations.
Evan has an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a BS Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Evan suffered sudden complete hearing loss in his right ear a decade ago, and two of his four children were born with profound hearing loss. His family is active in several organizations that support people with disabilities.