John Davidson

John Davidson is a seasoned professional in the esports and sports entertainment industry, serving as the Founder and CEO of Davidson Learning Company since September 2020. Additionally, John holds significant leadership roles including Chair of the Board of Directors and President of the Esports Trade Association, where responsibilities focus on advocating for the esports community. John contributes as a Business Contributor at USA TODAY NETWORK | LOCALiQ, and is actively involved as an Advisory Board Member for both the University of North Texas and Dallas Influencers in Sports & Entertainment. Experienced in business development, John previously held positions as Director of Business Development for Esports at Production Resource Group and Head of GameStop Partnerships at GameStop. John began a career in the industry with roles at The Marketing Arm and Already Been Chewed, LLC. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from California State University-Sacramento and an Associate's degree from Fresno City College.