Steve Davis C.V.

Steve Davis


Professional Experience

Corbis Corporation, Seattle, WA 1993 – 2007

Corbis, www.corbis.com, a global leader in creating, sourcing and distributing imagery and providing related services to publishers, advertising and design agencies, film-makers and other creative professionals and emerging markets, is based in Seattle, with offices in New York, London, Los Angeles, Chicago, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels, Montreal, Beijing, Warsaw, Shanghai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and continuing to expand. The company is privately owned by Bill Gates and represents many of the greatest photographic, fine art, footage and other media collections in the world, along with providing many services such as rights clearances and representation, digital asset management, and assignment and production services, which it enables with leading technologies to provide innovative solutions to both creative professionals, business users and consumers.

Senior Advisor (2007 – present)

CEO (1997 – 2007)

· Oversaw the development of Corbis from an early-internet research and development opportunity into an 1100+ person, quarter billion dollar plus revenue, global media distribution leader.
· Working closely with Bill Gates for over fourteen years, and reporting directly for ten years, designing the product, service, technology and distribution strategy in a previously unformed sector.
· Oversaw acquisition program for the world’s largest and most comprehensive digital image archive, including the acquisition and integration of eleven companies, numerous strategic partnerships, and collection designations.
· Development of a global brand and service, with diverse components such as a global news-gathering and distribution network, e-commerce distribution service, creative photography programs for the advertising and publishing markets in many countries around the world, largest global rights clearances service and innovations in developing applications for new markets and usages, such as the first online print and poster store, the first media provider to cellular phone services in Japan and Europe, and the first global right and clearance service.
· Oversaw the organizational expansion of Corbis from a single office for research and development purposes, to a multi-national organization with twenty-four offices in sixteen countries, with corresponding infrastructure and organizational capabilities.
· Recognized as thought leader and expert in industry, particularly with respect to the emerging issues related to intellectual property rights and management, as well as the application of new technologies in the humanities and to community issues. www.creativity2dot0.com

VP, Strategic Development & General Counsel (1993 – 1997)
Corporate Attorney (1993)
Guided strategic direction of Corbis, both as a media licensing and interactive publishing company, working closely with owner and executive team. Oversaw award-winning CD-ROM publishing program, acquisition and licensing program from some of the world’s most renowned museums and collections of fine art and photography, and global expansion of Corbis into UK and foreign markets.
Led industry-leading initiatives in intellectual property protection and copyright registration and protection in the emerging digital environment, speaking and writing frequently on these issues.

Preston Gates & Ellis, Seattle, WA (1988 – 1993)
A prestigious Seattle-based international law firm specializing in intellectual property, international joint ventures and non-profit agencies and public institutions.
Attorney
· Legal research and writing, including work on municipal development projects, international transactions and litigation, and transportation policy, ultimately specializing in intellectual property issues.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (1987)
Policy Intern
Research and analysis on policy development surrounding refugees and displaced persons in Africa and Asia, particularly with respect developing immigration and travel policies, and the impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on refugee policies.

Refugee Resettlement Programs (1980 – 1983)
Resettlement Program Officer
Working with several programs (Church World Service, HIAS, King County Refugee Programs) in direct services, then management and policy work related to the resettlement of refugees from around the world in Seattle and the surrounding areas.


Education & Leadership Training

Princeton University, A.B., Religion/Politics Major (1975 – 1979)

University of Washington, M.A., Chinese Studies (1981 – 1983)

Columbia University School of Law, Juris Doctor (1985 – 1988)
Faculty Prize in International Law
Founding Editor, Journal of Chinese Law
International Human Rights Program & Intern
Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
Parker School of International Law, Certificate with Honors

Beijing University, Chinese Language & Cultural Certificate Program (1983)

Stanford Business School, Executive Education Certificate Program (1998)

Leadership Tomorrow, Seattle leadership education program (1992)


Professional & Community Activities

PATH, Board of Trustees (2001 - Present); Chair, Leadership Council
www.path.org
One of largest and fastest-growing non-profits in country, and a leader in both technology development and systems delivery models for improving public health in the developing world, and one of the largest recipients of funds from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Active board participation, including advising on organizational growth and development strategies, participating in strategic plan development, supporting public-private partnership collaborations and intellectual property issues, leading volunteer marketing and resource development effort, including helping launch the first Leadership Council, and visiting in-country projects in Africa and India.

Intrepid Learning Solutions, Board of Directors (2000 - Present)
www.intrepidlearningsolutions.com
For-profit startup on-line learning and corporate training outsource model, privately-held with venture capital support with over 200 employees.
Active participation in personnel issues, growth strategies, marketing efforts and CEO transition work.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Board of Trustees (2004 – Present); Chair, Tech Transfer Committee (2007 – present); Executive Committee / Board Secretary (2007 – Present)
www.fhcrc.com
One of largest cancer (and increasingly other infectious diseases) research centers in the world.

Seattle Foundation, Board of Trustees (2005- present)
www.seattlefoundation.org
One of largest community foundations in country.
On strategic planning committee, focused on the changing marketplace for philanthropy and more targeted community-based programs for TSF support.

PlanetOut Inc., Board of Directors (2007 – present)
www.planetout.com (Nasdaq: LGBT)
Publicly-traded integrated media company, with magazines, online offerings and related services, based in San Francisco, focusing on the gay and lesbian marketplace.

Council on Foreign Relations, Member (2004 – Present)

Alliance for Education, Board of Directors (2000 - 2006)

NPower, Founding Board (2000 – 2006), Seattle Board Co-Chair (2002), National Board Co-Chair (2003 - 2005)
www.npower.org
A national organization with local affiliates around the country to support technology strategy and training in the non-profit community
Led strategy to develop a national footprint, including developing a new national organization, involving many complex issues of organizational development, fundraising, leadership models and knowledge-sharing.

Washington State Technology Alliance, Board (1998 – 2006), Board Chair (2002 – 2004)
www.technology-alliance.com
State-wide organization composed of CEO-level leaders of technology sector, university/research sector and government sector, whose mission is to support the development of a knowledge based economic development program with programs and advocacy in education, research and entrepreneurial development.
Led the development of new strategic plan, including the three pillars, and corresponding programs and policy development, including considerable speaking, writing and lobbying on these issues.

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Trustee (2003 - 2006)

University of Washington Information School, Advisory Board (2004 – 2005)

Governor’s Council on Competitiveness (2004)

United Way of King County, Board (1993 – 1997), Board Chair (1996-1997), Strategic Planning Committee

United Way International, Board (1998 - 2001), Strategic Planning Committee

Governor’s Internet Advisory Board, (2002)

Lambda Legal Defense & Education Fund, National Board (1992 – 1997); Chair, Strategic Planning

WSA (formerly Washington State Software Association), Board (1997-2000)

International Section of the Washington State Bar Association, Chair (1992-93)

Leadership Tomorrow (1991 – 1992)


Personal

Family: Partner of 27 years; eleven year-old son

Other Interests/Activities: Running/Marathons; Skiing; Creative Writing; Piano; Travel; Reading
See addendum for Publications & PresentationsAddendum

Steve Davis Resume


Publications

Ed., Choices for Puget Sound, Economic Impact Project, 1985.

“The Death Penalty and Legal Reform in the P.R.C.,” 1 Journal of Chinese Law 2
(Fall 1987)

“Economic and Trade Organization in China,” in Doing Business in China, Matthew Bender, 1990, 1991 (co-author)

“Why the U.S. Should Re-establish Ties with Vietnam,” (Op-Ed) Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 15, 1993

“What’s ‘New’ in New Media: Multimedia Lawyers as Strategists,” The Multimedia Law Report, Sept. 11, 1995

“Roundtable Discussion on Electronic Rights,” 20 Columbia-VLA Journal of Law & the Arts 4, Summer 1996

“International Congress on the Status of the Artist,” UNESCO, in collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, Paris, France, June 1997

“Letter to the President,” (Op-Ed) Seattle Post Intelligencer, ABC News, and reprinted in numerous periodicals and internet sites, March 2004

“Lessons from our Neighbors to the South,” (Op-Ed) Seattle Times, May 2005

“A Coffee House Debate: Artists’ Contracts in the Evolving Internet Era,” 29 Columbia Journal of Law & the Arts 3 (Spring 2006)

“The Fourth Pillar of Our Innovation Economy: Technology Innovation in the Non-Profit Sector,” Open Spaces, September 2006



Presentations

“HIV Screening of Immigrants,” presented at the World Health Organization International Conference on AIDS Counseling and Education, Ixtapa, Mexico, 1988

Chair and Moderator, “Regional Trade Blocs,” WSBA Convention, San Diego, California, 1991

Co-Chair and Panelist, “Options for Washington Businesses Going Abroad,” Annual WSBA International Law Institute, Seattle, 1992

“Building Communities in the Face of AIDS,” Leadership Tomorrow Annual Dinner Speaker, Seattle, 1992

Guest Lecturer, International Business Transactions course, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, 1989-1992

Guest Lecturer, AIDS and the Law course, University of Puget Sound School of Law, Tacoma, WA, 1991

“Copyright Issues and Museums,” American Association of Museums Conference, Seattle, April 1994

“New Technology and the Arts,” EEC Conference on Telecommunications and the Visual Arts, Ravello, Italy, April 1994

“Multimedia Content: A Continuum of Issues,” Texas Bar Association Computer Law Conference, Dallas, October 1994

“Legal Issues For a Multimedia Project,” MILIA Multimedia Festival, Cannes, France, January 1995

“Consumer Opportunities for Software Companies,” Washington Software Association Digital Century Conference, Seattle, February 1995

“Electronic Publishing and French Culture,” National French-American Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, Seattle, April 1995

“Back to the Future: Trends in Multimedia Business & Law,” Multimedia Law Institute, New York City, May 1995

“US Intellectual Property Rights vis-à-vis Canadian Intellectual Property Rights,” Multimedia ‘95 Exposition and Forum, Toronto, June 1995

“Dissemination and Protection of Artistic and Literary Works,” Intellectual Property Conference of the Americas, Los Angeles, July 1996

“Parallels in Creativity,” Washington Software & Digital Media Alliance, Bellevue, October 1996

“Communication & Technology in Museums: The Multimedia Information Highway,” 9th World Congress of Friends of Museums, Oaxaco, MX, October 1996

“From a History of Digital Stock a View of its Future,” VISCOMM West, Los Angeles, June 1997

“The Future of Digital Stock,” PhotoPlus ’97, New York City, October 1997

“@travel Strategies for Destination-Based Commerce,” Jupiter Communications Travel Conference, Los Angeles, April 1998

“The Art of Technology; TheTechnology of Art,” Bellevue Art Museum, Seattle, May 1998

“E-Commerce 99 – Soaring Sales,” Washington Software Association, Seattle, February 1999

“Content Challenges: Digitization, Distribution and Intellectual Property,” Jupiter Communications Content Conference, New York City, September 2000

“Technology Today: Current Issues and Trends in Washington, State,” South Sound Technology Conference, Tacoma, May 2001

“Our State of Technology” Technology Alliance Annual Luncheon, Seattle, June 2001

“The Globalization of Photography,” Picture Agency Council of America, New York City, November 2001

“Digital Media: Back to the Future,” Harvard Business School Alumni Association, New York City, November 2001

“Digital Content & Rights: An Entrepreneur’s View,” Columbia Law School, New York City, May 2003

“The State of Technology 2003,” Technology Alliance Annual Luncheon, Seattle, May 2003

“Global E-Commerce: The Future or an Oxymoron?,” WSBA International Practice Section, Seattle, May 2003

“State of the Market: Global Perspective on Our Industry” CEPIC Congress 2003, Lisbon, Portugal, May 2003

“Digital Media Opportunities,” CEO Roundtable, Seattle, December 2003

“Digital Content & Intellectual Property: An Entrepreneur’s View”, Guest Lecture, University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, WA, November 2003, 2004 & 2005

“Northwest E-Business 2005, Capturing Value in the Information Economy: Back to the Future, an Internet Love Story”, University of Washington Business School, Seattle, February 2005

“Digital Media: Digital Media Business Models”, Law Seminars International, Seattle, September 2005

“The Fourth Pillar of Community Development: Enabling our Non-Profits,” Keynote Address, NPower Annual Luncheon, Seattle, November 2005

“Global Strategies for Growing Businesses,” Business Week CEO Forum, Beijing, China, November 2005

“A Twenty-first Century Marriage: Technology and the Arts” United Arts of Central Florida Chamber Trustee Luncheon Keynote, Orlando, Florida, February 2006

“Digital Media in the 21st Century,” MIT Sloan Fellows Program, Boston, April 2006

“The Business of Digital Media,” Harvard Business School, Boston, April 2006