Steve Davis (executive/activist)

Steve Davis is the president and CEO of PATH, a leader in global health innovation. PATH is an international nongovernmental organization driving transformative innovation to save lives in low- and middle-income countries, with a specific focus on women and children. Davis also holds a faculty appointment as a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he teaches a class on Taking Social Innovation to Scale.
An outspoken advocate for social innovation, inclusive growth, and equity in health,
Davis' long-standing commitment to human rights and global development grew from his early work on refugee programs and policies, including time as a policy intern at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. During this internship, Davis researched and analyzed policy development surrounding refugees and displaced persons in Africa and Asia, particularly with respect to immigration and travel policies and the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on refugee policies. This interest deepened as Davis went on to graduate studies focused on Chinese politics and law, interim CEO of the Infectious Disease Research Institute, His diverse career and experience has positioned him as a thought leader
Early life
Davis grew up in a large family in the small ranching community of Dillon, Montana,
Education
Davis earned his BA in Religion from Princeton University, his MA in China Studies from the University of Washington, and his law degree from Columbia University, and an annual revenue of over $288 million. By accelerating innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—PATH saves lives and improves health, especially among women and children in Africa and Asia.
Davis participates in a wide range of domestic and international forums, both as a spokesperson for PATH and as an advocate for innovative responses to global development challenges. Davis combines his extensive experience as a technology business leader, global health advocate, and social innovator to accelerate great ideas and bring lifesaving solutions to scale.
Prior to his appointment as president and CEO, Davis was the interim director of PATH's India program in 2010 a nonprofit biotech organization working to develop novel, advanced products for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neglected diseases of poverty.
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Lauded by Salon as "Bill Gates' other CEO," In the context of inclusion of all people and nationalities, Davis wrote in late 2016 that "a truly thriving, healthy, and unified family, community, or country is one where differing voices and ideas are not just welcomed but expected—and honored." Davis and his partner of more than 37 years have one adopted adult son.<ref name=":1" />
Selected publications
*Davis S. (subscription required). The Financial Times. January 27, 2017.
*Davis S. . The Huffington Post. January 20, 2017.
*Davis S. [https://medium.com/@SteveDavisPATH/a-tofu-thanksgiving-in-montana-9499be2a5551#.hpwode67s A tofu Thanksgiving in Montana: Moving past the untruths to find my way forward in a new political era] . Medium. December 6, 2016.
*Davis S. A letter to the president-elect . Stanford Social Innovation Review. November 21, 2016.
*Davis S. Yes, there is a business model for saving the world . The Mercury News. November 15, 2016.
*Davis S. [https://medium.com/@SteveDavisPATH/achieving-global-health-equity-what-will-it-really-take-e1c773b5b682#.44q2ucjy2 Achieving global health equity: What will it really take?] . Medium. June 9, 2016.
*Bollyky TJ, Davis S. Back to the future of global health security . Council on Foreign Relations. May 31, 2016.
*Davis S. Meningitis, malaria and a new approach to health crises . World Economic Forum. February 25, 2016.
*Davis S. . U.S. News & World Report. February 12, 2016.
*Davis S. Bill to save more lives faster needs Congressional support . The Hill. October 9, 2015.
*Davis S. Reimagining the INGO business model . Devex Newswire. May 28, 2015.
*Davis S. . PATH Blog. April 8, 2015.
*Davis S. . The Hill. February 16, 2015
*Davis S. Vaccineswork. January 23, 2015.
*Davis S. . Devex Newswire. July 30, 2014.
*Davis S. . Stanford Social Innovation Review. June 24, 2014.
*Davis S. How social entrepreneurs can turn small ideas into big impact . Skoll World Forum. March 31, 2014.
*Hofmann K, Davis S, Kumar R. . Devex Newswire. March 19, 2014.
*Davis S. From bright ideas to lives saved . World Economic Forum. January 25, 2014.
*Davis S. . The Huffington Post. October 10, 2013; updated January 23, 2014.
*Davis S. . Thomson Reuters Foundation News. September 4, 2013.
*Davis S. The changing landscape of aid in Africa . World Economic Forum. May 8, 2013.
*Davis S. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/skollworldforum/2013/04/22/achieving-a-bold-vision-for-global-health-yes-its-possible/#43b800b95e34 Achieving a bold vision for global health: Yes, it’s possible] . Forbes and Skoll World Forum. April 22, 2013.
*Davis S. A bold idea for malaria treatment goes global . Impatient Optimists. April 17, 2013.
*Davis S. . Impatient Optimists. April 12, 2013.
*Davis S, Mairal A. . In: McKinsey & Company. Voices on Society: The Art and Science of Delivery. Seattle: McKinsey & Company; 2013:44-45. Voices on Society, Vol. 5.
*Davis S. A winning example of advocating for health . The Huffington Post. March 5, 2013.
*Davis S. . Impatient Optimists. December 2, 2012.
*Davis S. . The Huffington Post. October 26, 2012.
*Davis S. . The Huffington Post. July 27, 2012.
*Davis S. . The Huffington Post. November 23, 2011.
*Davis S. . McKinsey & Company. November 11, 2011.
*Davis S, Woetzel J. Making the most of Chinese aid to Africa. In: McKinsey & Company. McKinsey on Africa: A Continent on the Move. Seattle: McKinsey & Company; 2010:48-53.
*Davis S. The intellectual property century . Xconomy. January 11, 2010.

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