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Martin Davis

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Chief Information Officer, EVP at Southern Company
📍 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Martin Davis is the Executive Vice President and CIO of Southern Company, where he leads information technology strategy, operations, and delivery. He has an extensive background in financial services from his time at Wells Fargo and was inducted into the CIO Hall of Fame. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Winston-Salem State University.

Outside of his executive role, Martin is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and is actively involved in his community. He serves on the Board of Directors for TechBridge, Inc., an organization that provides technology solutions to nonprofits. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf.

He led the largest technology integration in the history of U.S. financial services during the Wachovia and Wells Fargo merger.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer, EVP
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Technology Innovation
He actively explores emerging tech by attending events like CES and visiting advanced technology centers to see the latest in solar cars, AI avatars, and sustainability labs.
Community Leadership
Serves on the Board of Directors for TechBridge, Inc., a nonprofit focused on breaking the cycle of generational poverty through the innovative use of technology.
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Career

Work history

7-2015 - 4-2025
Chief Information Officer, EVP
Southern Company
2012 - 2014
Head of Enterprise Technology Services, Chief Technology Officer, EVP
Wells Fargo
2009 - 2012
Head of Technology Integration, EVP
Wells Fargo
2003 - 2009
Corporate Chief Information Officer, EVP
Wells Fargo
2001 - 2003
Chief Information Officer, Commercial Technology, EVP
Wells Fargo
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Martin Davis named Chief Information Officer. Featured in Southern Company Newsroom
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Southern Company chief information officer Martin Davis to retire April 1, 2025. Featured in PRNewswire / Southern Company
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Winston-Salem State University
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