Richard Davis

SVP & CIO at Katalyst Data Management

Richard Davis, MBA FRGS has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Richard has held various senior-level positions in companies such as Katalyst Data Management and Varsini. In 2014, they worked as the SVP & COO at Katalyst Data Management, where they specialized in end-to-end subsurface data management. Richard also served as the SVP & CIO at Katalyst Data Management, where they helped clients understand and make their subsurface data assets searchable and valuable. Prior to that, they worked as the VP of Business Development at Varsini. Richard has also been actively involved in organizations such as HMG Strategy, LLC and Forbes Technology Council. Richard has a strong background in IT and project management, having worked in roles such as IT Director at KBR and IT Director at Transocean. Additionally, Richard has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in SAP implementation and operations management, gained during their tenure at Schlumberger Sedco Forex. Overall, Richard Davis has a broad range of expertise in subsurface data management, IT strategy, and project management.

Richard Davis, MBA FRGS, completed their education in a chronological order. Richard first pursued a BSc in Physics with Geophysics from the University of Exeter, from 1981 to 1984. Following this, they attended the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, where they obtained an MBA in Operations Management from 1991 to 1994. Later, they enrolled at the Project Management Institute and completed a PMP certification from 2002 to 2016. Additionally, Richard also obtained a facilitator certification from Development Dimensions International, although the specific duration is not mentioned.

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Timeline

  • SVP & CIO

    May, 2016 - present

  • SVP & COO

    2014