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Brian L Davis PhD

Former President/CEO · Georgia Aquarium INC & Subsidiary

Former President/CEO at Georgia Aquarium INC & Subsidiary. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

Organizations
1
Roles reported
1
Reported compensation
$937K

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Reported as Former President/CEO of Georgia Aquarium INC & Subsidiary, based in Atlanta, GA.
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Received $937K in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

Dr. Brian L.

Davis was President and CEO of the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, bringing over 25 years of senior leadership in zoological and educational institutions. He held positions as Director of Education and Vice President of Operations before becoming CEO in 2020, and was elected Chair of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Board.

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Education
  • Rutgers University (Bachelor of Science)
  • Georgia State University (Masters of Education and Ph.D. in secondary science education)

Affiliations

Organizations

Georgia Aquarium INC & Subsidiary Former President/CEO · $165.7M revenue · Atlanta, GAGEORGIA AQUARIUM IS A LEADING NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO AQUATIC RESEARCH, EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL CARE, AND EDUCATION TO ENGAGE AND CULTIVATE A DEEPER…pay $528K → $937KFiled FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$937Kreported comp

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$270K
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VP, Group Sales · FY2024
$260K
E
VP, Zoological Operations · FY2024
$249K
T
VP, Animal Health · FY2024
$227K

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