Davis Thacker

Davis Thacker is currently the Chief of Staff and Head of Corporate Development at Carta, a role he assumed after serving as the Senior Director of Strategy and Business Operations within the company. He has been with Carta for over five years, during which he has progressed through various positions, showcasing his expertise in strategy and business operations.1

Education and Early Career

Thacker holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Marketing from Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business. His early career includes significant roles such as an Investment Banking Analyst at Stifel Financial Corp, an Investor at Adams Street Partners, and a Finance Summer Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank. He also worked as a Private Wealth Management Intern at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., and as a Collections Officer at Georgetown University Alumni & Student Federal Credit Union.14

Current Role

In his capacity as Chief of Staff, Thacker is responsible for overseeing corporate development initiatives, which include strategic planning and operational efficiency.12 His leadership is crucial in aligning Carta’s business objectives with its growth strategies, particularly in the context of equity management solutions that Carta offers to startups and private companies.3

Thacker's extensive background in finance and operations equips him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of corporate development, making him a key figure in Carta's ongoing success in the equity management space.1