Wade Davis
Chief Executive Officer chez ForgeLight LLC
Profil
Wade Davis is the founder of AdvancePath Academics, Inc. (founded in 2005), America's Choice LLC (founded in 1998), and ForgeLight LLC (founded in 2019).
At America's Choice LLC, he held the title of EVP-Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions from 1998 to 2005.
At ForgeLight LLC, he is currently the Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Davis's current job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer & Director at TelevisaUnivision, Inc., a Director at No Gloves Sports LLC, a Trustee at The Paley Center for Media, and holding a position at Compagnie Financière Lazard Frères SAS since 2004.
His former job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Univision Communications, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at Univision Holdings, Inc., Managing Director & Co-Head-Investment Banking at ThinkEquity Partners, Director at MTV Italia SRL, Non-Executive Director at Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd., Director at Cengage Learning Holdings Ii, Inc., Senior Vice President-Mergers & Acquisitions at Viacom, Inc. from 2005 to 2006, Vice President-Technology & Media at Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, CFO & EVP-Strategy & Corporate Development at Viacom, Inc. from 2014 to 2015, Partner at Learn Capital LLC, Advisor at Primary Venture Management LLC, and Founding Member-Technology Mergers Group at Wasserstein Perella & Co., Inc.Mr. Davis's education history includes attending Williams College for his undergraduate degree.
Postes actifs de Wade Davis
Sociétés | Poste | Début |
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No Gloves Sports LLC
No Gloves Sports LLC Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Bellator Sport Worldwide LLC is a leading mixed martial arts organization that features some of the best fighters in the world. The company is based in Hollywood, CA, and owned by entertainment giant Paramount, which is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across various platforms. The American company's events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries, with an available audience of over one billion people. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in various fields. | Director/Board Member | - |
ForgeLight LLC
ForgeLight LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance ForgeLight LLC provides investment services to the media and technology sectors. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Wade Davis, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/12/2019 |
The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Director/Board Member | 28/04/2021 |
TelevisaUnivision, Inc.
TelevisaUnivision, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services TelevisaUnivision, Inc. is the world's leading Spanish-language media and content company. TelevisaUnivision's media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the US and Canal 5 in Mexico. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in several countries of the Americas region. The company has the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. TelevisaUnivision was founded in 1962, and the CEO is Wade Davis. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2021 |
Anciens postes connus de Wade Davis
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Viacom, Inc. /Old/
Viacom, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Viacom is a global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom's well-known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, King World, Spike TV, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 04/01/2006 |
America's Choice LLC
America's Choice LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services America's Choice, Inc. provides solutions to the problems educators face in the era of accountability. Its services include instructional systems and coaching programs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Founder | 01/01/2005 |
Univision Communications, Inc.
Univision Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Univision Communications, Inc. provides television and radio network services. It operates a Spanish-language broadcast television network. The firm produces and delivers content across various media platforms to inform, entertain, and empower Hispanic America. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Univision Holdings, Inc.
Univision Holdings, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Univision Holdings, Inc. operates as an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of media services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd.
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. operates as an entertainment network, operates general entertainment channels that entertain India in Hindi and English. The firm operates other channels featuring youth-oriented content, mass entertainment, kids, music, and children’s entertainment; and provides digital entertainment services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Director/Board Member | - |
Formation de Wade Davis
Williams College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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CENGAGE LEARNING HOLDINGS II, INC. | Consumer Services |
Entreprise privées | 17 |
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Viacom, Inc. /Old/
Viacom, Inc. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services Viacom is a global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online. With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom's well-known brands include CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, Infinity Broadcasting, Viacom Outdoor, UPN, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television, King World, Spike TV, Showtime, and Simon & Schuster. | Consumer Services |
Univision Communications, Inc.
Univision Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Univision Communications, Inc. provides television and radio network services. It operates a Spanish-language broadcast television network. The firm produces and delivers content across various media platforms to inform, entertain, and empower Hispanic America. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Lazard Frères & Co. LLC
Lazard Frères & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
ThinkEquity Partners
ThinkEquity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York City, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston, ThinkEquity Partners is a broker/dealer. The firm offers targeted research and investment banking services for institutional investors and corporate clients. They specialize in identifying, analyzing and understanding the technological, macroeconomic and cultural trends that impact key growth verticals, with a particular concentration on healthcare, technology, media/education and business/consumer services. The firm starts with a top-down analysis approach and then allocates resources based on a long-range research roadmap. | Finance |
AdvancePath Academics, Inc.
AdvancePath Academics, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AdvancePath Academics, Inc. engages in the provision of education services. The company was founded by John Murray, Ferrell Harris, Jason T. Eglit, and Wade Davis 2005 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Commercial Services |
MTV Italia SRL
MTV Italia SRL BroadcastingConsumer Services MTV Italia Srl operates television broadcasting stations. It engages in the broadcasting of the Italian-speaking version of the youth and entertainment television channel MTV. The company was founded by Carlo Giovanni Pietrasanta and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. | Consumer Services |
Viacom, Inc.
Viacom, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Viacom, Inc. is a global entertainment content company, which connects with audiences through compelling television programs, motion pictures, short-form video, applications, games, brands for consumer products, social media and other entertainment content. It operates business through Media Networks and Filmed Entertainment segments. The Media Networks segment provides entertainment content, services, and related branded products for consumers in targeted demographics attractive to advertisers, content distributors, and retailers. The Media Networks segment delivers advertising and marketing services under advanced marketing solutions portfolio. The company was founded by Sumner M. Redstone on May 3, 1971 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Technology Services |
Learn Capital LLC
Learn Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Learn Capital LLC (Learn Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Greg Mauro. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Finance |
Univision Holdings, Inc.
Univision Holdings, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Univision Holdings, Inc. operates as an investment holding company, which engages in the provision of media services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
America's Choice LLC
America's Choice LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services America's Choice, Inc. provides solutions to the problems educators face in the era of accountability. Its services include instructional systems and coaching programs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Primary Venture Management LLC
Primary Venture Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Primary Venture Management LLC (Primary Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Ben Sun and Brad Svrluga. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Wasserstein Perella & Co., Inc. | |
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd.
Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Viacom 18 Media Pvt Ltd. operates as an entertainment network, operates general entertainment channels that entertain India in Hindi and English. The firm operates other channels featuring youth-oriented content, mass entertainment, kids, music, and children’s entertainment; and provides digital entertainment services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Consumer Services |
No Gloves Sports LLC
No Gloves Sports LLC Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Bellator Sport Worldwide LLC is a leading mixed martial arts organization that features some of the best fighters in the world. The company is based in Hollywood, CA, and owned by entertainment giant Paramount, which is home to the world's premier entertainment brands that connect with audiences through compelling content across various platforms. The American company's events take place in major cities worldwide and can be seen on television in over 160 countries, with an available audience of over one billion people. Bellator is comprised of an executive team that includes top industry professionals in various fields. | Consumer Services |
ForgeLight LLC
ForgeLight LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance ForgeLight LLC provides investment services to the media and technology sectors. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Wade Davis, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Finance |
TelevisaUnivision, Inc.
TelevisaUnivision, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services TelevisaUnivision, Inc. is the world's leading Spanish-language media and content company. TelevisaUnivision's media portfolio includes the top-rated broadcast networks Univision and UniMás in the US and Canal 5 in Mexico. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in several countries of the Americas region. The company has the largest library of owned content and industry-leading production capabilities that power its streaming, digital and linear television offerings, as well as its radio platforms. TelevisaUnivision was founded in 1962, and the CEO is Wade Davis. | Consumer Services |