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Jeff Clarke

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Chief Executive Officer at Avaya
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Jeff Clarke is an experienced executive, currently serving as Interim CEO of Doxim. His career includes CEO roles at major companies like Kodak, FTD, and Orbitz Worldwide, showcasing expertise in technology and leading companies backed by private equity. He holds an MBA from Northeastern University and has extensive board experience.

Outside of his corporate roles, Jeff demonstrates a strong commitment to higher education. He has served for many years as a Trustee for his graduate alma mater, Northeastern University, and previously sat on the Board of Directors for the Geneseo Foundation, supporting his undergraduate university.

He co-led a Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC), E.Merge Technology Acquisition Corp., through its successful IPO on NASDAQ.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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PE-Backed Leadership
He has extensive experience leading and serving on the boards of companies controlled by private equity firms, including GI Partners and Nexus Capital Management.
SPACs & IPOs
Served as Co-CEO of E.Merge Technology Acquisition Corp., a SPAC that he helped lead through its initial public offering on NASDAQ in 2020.
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Career

Work history

8-2026
Chief Executive Officer
Avaya
6-2026
Executive Chairman
Insurity
1-2025
Chief Executive Officer
Insurity
1-2024
Member of the Board of Directors
Travelport
1-2023
Member Board of Directors
Ellipsis Health
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Education
1983 - 1985
MBA
Northeastern University
1979 - 1983
BA
SUNY Geneseo
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