Davis Thacker
About Davis Thacker
Davis Thacker serves as the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Operations at Carta, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance and business operations, with previous roles at Adams Street Partners and various positions at Carta.
Current Role at Carta
Davis Thacker serves as the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Operations at Carta, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees Carta Ventures, focusing on strategic investments and partnerships. Thacker plays a key role in business operations, where he is responsible for optimizing processes and improving efficiency within the organization. His contributions are integral to the company's growth strategy and corporate development initiatives.
Previous Experience at Carta
Davis Thacker has held multiple positions at Carta, starting as a Manager in Strategy and Business Operations from 2019 to 2020. He then advanced to Senior Manager in the same department from 2020 to 2021. Following this, he became the Director of Strategy and Business Operations from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Carta has spanned various roles, each contributing to his expertise in strategy and business operations.
Professional Background
Before joining Carta, Davis Thacker worked at Adams Street Partners as an Investor from 2017 to 2019. He also gained experience as an Investment Banking Analyst at Stifel Financial Corp. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he worked as a Private Wealth Management Intern at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in 2013 and as a Finance Summer Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank in 2014. This diverse background has equipped him with a solid foundation in finance and investment.
Education and Qualifications
Davis Thacker earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Marketing from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. During his time at Georgetown, he also worked as a Collections Officer at the Georgetown University Alumni & Student Federal Credit Union for four years. His education has provided him with essential skills and knowledge applicable to his roles in strategy and business operations.