Luke Davies

Luke Davies has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Luke started their career as an Account Executive at Bassett Laudi Partners in 1997 and worked there until 2000. From 2000 to 2001, they served as a Consultant at Pierce and Crow, focusing on sales and marketing searches for venture-backed companies.

In 2001, Davies founded McDougall Davies Inc., a company that helps entrepreneurs, CEOs, and board members attract customer-facing leadership to high-growth companies. Luke personally completed over 250 retained executive searches throughout North America and interviewed and assessed over 10,000 technology sales executives.

From 2009 to 2012, Davies served as the President and Co-Founder of LeanIn, a revolutionary social interface for online video. The company aimed to improve search and discovery techniques for video content and match advertising to high-interest areas. During this time, they also led a team of five to design, build, and launch SnipReel, an innovative consumer video portal that allowed users to create their own video trailers.

In 2012, Davies joined LinkedIn as part of the Sales Solutions - Global Accounts team. Luke consulted with large enterprises, helping them leverage their relationships to increase revenue and enhance customer satisfaction. Luke achieved notable success, closing deals with prominent companies such as Softchoice, Citrix, DHL, and Google. In 2014, they were recognized as a Presidents Club winner.

Davies also has experience in venture capital, having worked at Mantella Venture Partners as part of the People team in 2015. Luke played a key role in supporting the hiring and management of talent within the organization.

Since 2015, Davies has also founded Tina Davies Professional, a company that designs and manufactures high-end tools and disposable products for microbladers and permanent makeup artists. The company sells its products online.

Overall, Luke Davies has a strong background in executive search, entrepreneurship, sales, and venture capital, with a focus on technology and video-related industries.

Luke Davies attended Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne from 1994 to 1997, where they pursued a degree in Commerce with a focus on Business.