Xavier Dao

Xavier Dao is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in digital marketing, performance marketing, and strategic management. Currently serving as Director at Essex Property Trust since 2022, Xavier has previously held significant roles, including Marketing Director at Foresight Mental Health and Senior Director of Marketing at PDS, where a multi-million dollar budget was managed for an organization with over 800 retail locations. Additional experience includes leadership positions at Rent.com, Avery Dennison, Tribal DDB, Webmetro, and Equative, demonstrating a strong track record in digital strategy, agency management, and optimizing marketing initiatives across various sectors. Xavier holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business and dual bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences and Economics from UC Irvine.