The American Academy Names Bill Davison CEO
2008-07-15 09:24:00
New Leader Will Further Strategic Goals, Continued Growth
SALT LAKE CITY–(EMWNews)–
American Academy today announced that William (Bill) Davison, 42, has
been named Chief Executive Officer and President. Davison will focus on
the company’s growth strategy including sales, marketing, and business
development. Davison also joins The
American Academy‘s Board of Directors. As a recognized technologist
and business leader, Davison brings more than 20 years of corporate
strategy, operations management, and marketing experience to The
American Academy.
“Bill is exactly the right leader for The
American Academy,” said American Academy
co-founder, Anthony Meyer. “His extensive
technology background and vision complements the company’s substantial
operational achievements.” He adds, “Bill
is a natural fit with our current culture as he possesses a strong
history as a hands-on, results-driven leader. He will make good things
happen for the company, its employees and its customers.”
Davison comments, “Web-based, collaborative
technologies are providing powerful options for teaching and learning
regardless of location, age, or personal schedules. The
American Academy has an innovative offering that positions the
company for strong growth in this emerging market.”
Davison adds, “Whether it’s a high-school
student seeking a flexible way to make up classes or an adult who needs
to complete the ‘last mile’ to earn their high school diploma, we offer
a compelling solution.”
Previous to The American Academy, Davison held various executive
positions including COO and CMO at SirsiDynix Corporation, a $125
million enterprise class software company serving over 25,000 libraries
worldwide. Under his leadership, the company grew organically through a
series of strategic mergers and the eventual sale to a private equity
partner. Prior to that, Davison served as VP of Sales and Customer
Delivery at Raindance Communications, where he helped grow the
communications service provider from a startup to a publicly-traded
company with over $60 million in annual revenue.
Davison received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the
College of the Holy Cross, Worchester, Mass. and his Master of Business
Administration with concentrations in Finance and Management from the
University of Texas at Austin.
About The American Academy
The American Academy is an accredited online high school built on a
system that has served more than 80,000 students since 1994. It serves
students worldwide who want to supplement their high school program or
earn their high school diploma. The American Academy offers a flexible
educational experience along with a high quality, engaging curriculum
that aligns with state standards. Through its relationships with
long-standing education institutions, The American Academy provides
leading-edge resources and access to licensed, experienced instructors.
For more information, please visit http://www.TheAmericanAcademy.com.
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