Consultant | Investment Advisor | Economic Development Specialist Currently President of the Liberia Chamber of Commerce and former Chairman of the National Investment Commission (NIC) of Liberia, with a distinguished career in both public service and private sector leadership. Mr. Davis is adept at driving strategic investment, policy formulation, and business development to stimulate economic growth. He is a seasoned consultant and investment advisor with extensive experience in economic development, public-private partnerships, and governance. Core Expertise • Investment Advisory & Public-Private Partnerships • Economic Policy & Development Strategy • Private Sector Development & Entrepreneurship • Natural Resource Governance & Negotiations • Public Sector Reform & Donor Coordination • Business Incubation & SME Growth Professional Experience Chairman, National Investment Commission (NIC), Liberia (2010–2013) • Led government efforts to promote investment and drive private sector growth. • Chaired the Inter-Ministerial Concession Committee, overseeing large investment negotiations. • Implemented Liberia’s Private Sector Development Strategy (PSDS) with World Bank and UNDP support. • Established Liberia’s Business Incubator initiative, fostering entrepreneurship. Minister of State without Portfolio, Office of the President, Liberia (2008–2010) • Senior advisor on economic management and governance frameworks. • National Coordinator of Liberia’s Reconstruction and Development Committee. • Spearheaded the formulation of Liberia’s first Poverty Reduction Strategy. Managing Director, Devin Corporation (1994–1998; 2014–Present) • Co-founded consulting and investment advisory firm specializing in business development and economic strategy. Deputy Minister, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Liberia (1991–1993) • Led initiatives to enhance commerce, trade, and private sector engagement. Key Contributions to Natural Resource Governance • Led negotiations for major resource concessions, including ArcelorMittal, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and China Union. • Established Liberia’s National Bureau of Concessions to enhance compliance and monitoring. • Established the Directorate of Concession Development & Public Private Partnerships within the National Investment Commission. • Founding Member and Advisory Board Member, CONNEX Negotiations Support Facility & Columbia Center on International Investment. Education • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Fordham University, NY • Bachelor of Arts in Marketing – City College of New York Leadership & Industry Engagement • President, Liberia Chamber of Commerce • Board Member, International Bank Liberia (IB) • Executive Council Member, Liberia Chamber of Commerce • Board Trustee, Tubman University • Founding Member, Liberia Business Association