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Nick Donatiello
President and CEO at Odyssey
Nick Donatiello was the President and CEO of Odyssey, a San Francisco-based market research firm he founded in 1993.13 Odyssey specialized in understanding how technology changes consumer media use habits and provided strategic guidance to Fortune 100 companies and emerging startups.12
Professional Background
Donatiello was recognized as an expert in board service, governance, and consumer media trends. He was a popular lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he taught courses on corporate governance and board governance.1 His expertise led to him being named one of the "50 People Who Matter Most on the Internet" by Newsweek.1
Board Memberships
Donatiello served on several high-profile boards, including:
- Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB)
- Big 5 Sporting Goods (NASDAQ: BGFV)
- Three American Funds managed by Capital Research and Management
- Schwab Charitable Fund
He also chaired the board of KQED, Inc. from 2006 to 2008.1
Education
Donatiello earned his undergraduate degree in engineering from Princeton University and an MBA from Stanford University in 1986.14
Legacy
Sadly, Nicholas Donatiello passed away on June 26, 2018, at the age of 57.25 He was remembered for his contributions to corporate governance, strategic guidance to major companies, and his work in understanding the impact of technology on media consumption habits.36
