Georgia Aquarium president and CEO Dr. Brian Davis died on Tuesday, Aug. 6. A cause of death has not been released.
The Georgia Aquarium announced his death in a statement on Tuesday.
“It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of our leader, friend, and mentor, president and CEO, Dr. Brian Davis.
“Brian was an exceptionally talented and intelligent individual who left a tremendous imprint on the education and zoological fields. Furthermore, he was a beautifully compassionate human being who lifted others up and dedicated himself to creating a caring and diverse space at the Aquarium.”
REST IN PEACE: Dr. Brian Davis, the president and CEO of the Georgia Aquarium, has died, the aquarium announced Tuesday. >> pic.twitter.com/7RRdG9eJYn
— Atlanta News First (@ATLNewsFirst) August 6, 2024
Dr. Davis joined the aquarium in 2003 as its director of education, according to his LinkedIn page. He worked on and off at the Aquarium before becoming its executive vice president in June 2018. He became president and CEO in January 2020.
Davis was also an assistant administrator at Cobb County Schools and the president and CEO of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in Connecticut.
“We are heartbroken by this news. Brian was a giant in leadership with his intellect, wisdom, and imagination,” said Steve Koonin, Chairman of the board of Georgia Aquarium.
