Katherina Davis, Ph.D.

Katherina Davis, PhD in Media Leadership & Organizational Change, is the Deputy News Editor at CEOWORLD Magazine, where she specializes in thought leadership, executive branding, and financial storytelling for a global business audience. With a career that spans over 12 years in fintech journalism and brand communications, Katherina has a reputation for turning complex financial data into stories that engage, educate, and drive strategic value.

Before joining CEOWORLD, she served as a content strategist for leading fintech startups and contributed to publications focused on market intelligence and innovation. Katherina’s editorial focus includes C-suite positioning, PR during IPOs, M&A communications, and business transformation strategies. She holds a degree in Business Journalism and an executive certificate in Digital Brand Strategy.

At CEOWORLD, she directs a team of writers and analysts, producing insightful features on corporate finance, executive reputation, and market disruption. Katherina also mentors young professionals in business communications and has spoken at multiple international conferences on digital finance media. She brings a mix of journalistic integrity and strategic messaging to her role, helping CEOWORLD’s audience stay ahead of financial trends while strengthening their leadership narratives.

Email Katherina Davis at katherina@ceoworld.biz

Market Explainers

U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF)—Building Pathways to the American Dream

Market ExplainersKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

For more than a decade, U.S. Immigration Fund (USIF) has stood at the crossroads of global opportunity and American growth. USIF has helped thousands of investors and their families achieve U.S. residency through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5 Program)—a government initiative that ties foreign investment to job creation and...

Special Reports

Beyond Tuition: Ranking U.S. States by the Financial Value of a Bachelor’s Degree

Special ReportsKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

The New Geography of Higher Education Payoffs: For decades, the American college degree has symbolized upward mobility—a golden ticket to financial stability and prestige. But in 2025, the return on education is increasingly regional. A bachelor’s degree remains a valuable credential, but its economic yield now depends as much on where...

CEO Spotlight

David Crownborn: The Venture Capitalist Redefining Global Investment

CEO SpotlightKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

From London’s Financial Pulse to Global Ambition For David Crownborn, business isn’t just about numbers — it’s about vision. Born and raised in London, UK, he grew up surrounded by one of the world’s most active financial centers. “When you grow up in London, finance feels like part of the...

CEO Spotlight

Marissa Arbour: Building Confidence in a Digital World

CEO SpotlightKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

From Alpharetta Roots to Cybersecurity Leadership Marissa Arbour didn’t plan to become a cybersecurity leader — she built her way there. Growing up in Alpharetta, Georgia, she was the kind of kid who loved solving problems. Her father worked in logistics, her mother taught math, and both encouraged curiosity. “I...

Special Reports

The World’s Most Diligent Dental Visitors, 2025 (Ranking Dental Visits by Country)

Special ReportsKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

The Hidden Economic Indicator Behind a Healthy Smile: For global executives and policymakers, oral health is more than a medical metric — it’s a proxy for wealth, wellness, and public trust in healthcare systems. The CEOWORLD magazine Health Statistics for 2024 reveal striking contrasts in how often citizens worldwide visit the...

Executive Briefing

Generative AI and the CFO: Transforming Finance into a Growth Engine

Executive BriefingKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

As a CFO, What’s Your AI Strategy? Why financial leaders must own the conversation on artificial intelligence AI as a Litmus Test for Leadership In today’s boardrooms, one question is quietly reshaping the hierarchy of corporate power: “As CFO, what’s your AI strategy?” This is no longer a throwaway line to...

Market Explainers

Markets Steady as Investors Tune Out Washington’s Political Theater

Market ExplainersKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

Global markets adopted a steadier tone on Thursday, with participants increasingly ignoring the political spectacle surrounding the U.S. government shutdown. With September’s employment report postponed, investors leaned on broader macro signals and strategic positioning. Equities continued to grind higher, Treasuries traded flat within recent ranges, the dollar firmed, and gold...

C-Suite Capital

Why CEOs Can’t Leave Data Strategy to CIOs Alone in the AI Era

C-Suite CapitalKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

Why CEOs Must Own the Data Agenda: AI adoption has surged to the top of boardroom agendas. Yet many CEOs continue to treat data as a technical issue delegated to CIOs or engineering leaders. The result? Expensive technology decisions that often miss the mark. This article isn’t about blaming executives for...

Market Explainers

How Grant Blair Built a Career on Service, Trust, and Teamwork

Market ExplainersKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

Early Years in Connecticut Grant Blair’s story begins in Connecticut during the 1970s and 80s. His dad was an orthodontist, his mom worked as a legal secretary, and his older sister was always a few steps ahead. Growing up, Grant kept himself busy with sports and music. He played tennis...

Special Reports

The World’s Most Valuable Unicorn Companies, 2025

Special ReportsKatherina Davis, Ph.D.

Unicorns Make a Comeback: Unicorn companies—private startups valued at over $1 billion—are once again dominating financial headlines. After a funding slowdown in 2022–2023, the unicorn market has rebounded, fueled by the generative AI boom and an influx of global capital. This resurgence underscores how innovation, coupled with liquidity in private markets,...

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