John Davenport
About John Davenport
John Davenport serves as the Vice President of Operations at Safe-Guard Products, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in actuarial consulting and risk management, with previous roles at Aon and various positions within Safe-Guard Products.
Work at Safe-Guard Products International
John Davenport has served as Vice President of Operations at Safe-Guard Products since 2016. In this role, he leads multiple units, including Sales Support Analytics, DevOps/OpsTech, Underwriting/QA, Business Processing, and Claims Analysis/Audit. He has implemented technological process enhancements that improved data capture, quality, and analysis across various business units. His strategic support extends to Safe-Guard's client portfolio, where he collaborates with different departments to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before his current role, John Davenport held several positions at Safe-Guard Products, including Vice President of Risk Management from 2012 to 2016, Director of Risk Management from 2009 to 2012, and Actuarial Manager from 2007 to 2009. His extensive experience in risk management has contributed to his understanding of operational dynamics within the organization.
Education and Expertise
John Davenport completed his Master of Business Administration at the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Duke University, which he earned from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in operations and risk management.
Early Career Background
John Davenport began his professional career as a Purchasing Analyst at Carmax from 2002 to 2003. He then worked as an Actuarial Analyst at Shps from 2003 to 2005, followed by a position as an Actuarial Consultant at Aon from 2005 to 2007 in London. This early experience in analysis and consulting has shaped his approach to operations and risk management.