Seth Davis

Experienced in creating and presenting and executing on a compelling strategic vision backed by strong analysis. Defies functional categorization by continually melding the strategic, operational, and financial aspects of business. Experienced in project management and Six Sigma. Honors graduate of the Wharton MBA program with concentration in Entrepreneurial Management and focus on Marketing. Graduate of GE's management training program (FMP) and a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Provides creative deal, product, and service structuring across a diverse mix of product and service offerings. Multiple successful new product introductions. Able to make tough trade-offs between features of service and pricing based on customer's willingness to pay. Leads business development deal structuring including terms and conditions.

Passionate about consumer technology.

Seth Davis’s Specialties:

Strategy & Business Development; Strategic Planning; Product Structuring; Service Structuring; Deal Structuring; Pricing, Leasing, Financial Modeling and Analytics; New Product Introduction, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Project Management; Video Games

Seth Davis’s Experience

Senior Manager, Strategy and Business Development

Disney Interactive Studios

(Public Company; DIS; Computer Games industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

· Responsible for 5 year plan formulation including steady state modeling, detailed near-term forecast projections, and product slate structure
· Evaluated production milestone approval process and recommended improvements to enhance the timeliness, visibility, and feedback effectiveness...Implementation underway
· Completed strategic analysis of existing worldwide Mobile phone presence, including Java/Brew, Smartphone, and iPhone platforms and offered multiple strategic options with recommendations for future positioning
· Performs ongoing market analysis and evaluation compiling statistics from multiple sources including NPD, DFC, and IDG, as well as current news from key industry websites, to explain market dynamics and trends in the video game industry
· Responsible for identification and creation of new opportunities through business development activities
Senior Manager, Business Planning and Strategic Analysis

GE

(Public Company; GE; Financial Services industry)

September 2006 — August 2008 (2 years )

· Presented a compelling strategic vision and financial projection that was the basis for business unit’s the 3 year plan
· Suggested, planned, and executed the shutdown of an unprofitable product line resulting in a substantial reduction in personnel costs and business complexity while re-purposing as many employees as possible to eliminate reliance on third party vendors and improve overall business income
· Led modeling, strategic analysis and pricing within a $1 BN business unit including $250MM annual deal volume, development of $50MM in new products, and all business development activity
· Received the “Imagination” award for best exemplifying the characteristic of creativity in strategy and deal-making
Manager, Business Planning and Strategic Analysis

GE

(Public Company; GE; Financial Services industry)

June 2005 — August 2006 (1 year 3 months)

· Developed pricing framework and model used by 100+ person sales force for over $300MM of originations
· Structured a $100 million business development deal resulting in $20 million of Net Income and the development of an alternative origination channel
· Established a predictive statistical regression model for Return on Equity at 180 locations with 8 operational input variables used for ongoing optimization resulting in substantial business performance improvement
Senior Financial Analyst, Asset Management

GE Commercial Finance

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Financial Services industry)

August 2003 — May 2005 (1 year 10 months)

· Planned for, funded, and tracked performance of a $2 BN asset portfolio including approval of purchases and sales
· Identified $22 million net income opportunity through assessment of the business’ strategic opportunities resulting in a substantial improvement in division performance
· Directed and coordinated four employees including on-site and off-site locations
Project Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt

GE Capital

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Financial Services industry)

August 2002 — July 2003 (1 year )

· Delivered $5 million net income through effective project management of security deposit project
· Applied Lean methodology to closing process cycle achieving over 40% cycle time improvement
· Mentored 3 Green Belt projects, completed testing and certification
FMP (Financial Management Program)

GE Energy

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; GE; Oil & Energy industry)

June 2000 — August 2002 (2 years 3 months)

· Rapidly adapted to new roles and environments, producing a measurable impact during a limited time
· Successfully completed 4 management rotations in and coursework resulting in a top 10% rating
· Managed multiple projects and priorities including acquisition integration, systems implementation and process improvement

Roles:
HQ Financial Planning & Analysis - Energy Services - Atlanta, GA
Acquisition Integration Black Belt - Digital Energy -Atlanta, GA
Oracle Financials Analyst - Energy HQ - Schenectady, NY
Financial Planning & Analysis - San Jose, CA

Seth Davis’s Education

University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School

MBA , Entrepreneurial Management , 2005 — 2007

MBA Projects:
- Associate Brand Manager turnover at a major CPG company
- Start-up plan for an innovative new video game development company
- Market adjacency plan for a major online retailer
- Consumer Market Research into customer purchase habits for a CPG's website, including Questionnaire Design, Sampling Methodology, and Factor Analysis
- Analysis of International Expansion Strategy for a Major Automobile Manufacturer
- McKinsey Business Technology Challenge project for using a ubiquitous media pool licensing strategy to drive consumer loyalty and demand for a major telecommunications company

Activities and Societies:

Graduated with Honors, Director's List, MBA for Executives, Technology Club
Syracuse University

BS , Information Managment and Technology , 1996 — 2000

Activities and Societies:

Magna Cum Laude, Beta Gamma Sigma (Vice President), Investment Club (President), Beta Alpha Psi
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

BS , Accounting , 1996 — 2000

Activities and Societies:

Magna Cum Laude, Beta Gamma Sigma (Vice President), Investment Club (President), Beta Alpha Psi
Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School

1992 — 1996

Additional Information

Seth Davis’s Websites:

My Blog

Seth Davis’s Interests:

Avid computer and technology user, Running, Reading

Seth Davis’s Groups:

Beta Gamma Sigma (Business School Honor Society)

Wharton Technology and Technology VC Network
Wharton Executive MBA Alumni
International Game Developers Association
GE (General Electric)
theMeatBall / GE Alumni
GE FMP
Six Sigma for Business
Syracuse University Alumni Network
Wharton School Alumni
GE Alumni Network
Six Sigma Certified Practitioners
GE Finance (FMP) Alumni
General Electric Alumni
Video Gamers
Wharton MBA Alumni
University of Pennsylvania Alumni
Game Developers
World Gaming Executives
General Electric Current & Former Employees
Wharton School MBA & PhD Alumni
MMORPG / MMO Games industry and VC money
Global Lean & Six Sigma Network
Disney
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School ALUMNI group
PlayStation III enthusiasts
Video Game Professionals
GE - General Electric Company
Game Creator's Network
Electronic Entertainment Industry Network
Syracuse University Accounting Alumni
Alumni of the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University
Video Game Marketing Group
Video Gaming Industry Executives
GE Energy
Ivy League Alumni
Beta Gamma Sigma - The International Honor Society Recognizing Business Excellence
Ivy Plus Alumni in Technology
Game Payments