Mandarin Matrix appoints Robert Davis as Global CEO

Hong Kong and Chicago: April 16, 2021 – Mandarin Matrix announces its Board of Directors has appointed 20-year education leader Robert Davis Jr. (Bob) as the company’s new Global Chief Executive Officer.

Bob Davis succeeds David Tait, founder of Mandarin Matrix, who will move up as Executive Chairman.

“We are all delighted to welcome Bob Davis to Mandarin Matrix. As we pivot in the wake of this past year’s extraordinary disruptions to education, Bob’s insight and experience will be an invaluable addition to the expansion of Mandarin Matrix globally,” said Executive Chairman, David Tait. 

Education Background

Highly experienced in Chinese Language and Cultural Education, Davis started his career instructing English at The Xi’an International Studies University and studied Chinese at Peking University. In 1999, he established The Chinese World Language Program in Chicago Public Schools. This grew to become one of the largest district-level Chinese programs in the USA. 

For the past decade, Robert has run the Chinese Language and Culture Initiative at The College Board. He helped bring valuable resources for the teaching and learning of Chinese to hundreds of districts across the USA. Davis served as a China Education Advisor to several US politicians and policy makers.

With a degree in Art History from Northern Illinois University, Davis is currently based in Highland Park, Illinois. He lives here with his wife and two daughters. 

“Bob Davis has a distinguished track record of innovation, talent development, education expertise and deep knowledge of emerging trends in the field of education. He will continue a values-based cultural leadership, focusing on the hybrid growth of education and technology,” added Tait.

2021 Business Plan

Mandarin Matrix welcomes Bob to our growing family! We are excited to have him lead our work as we expand the business internationally. Davis will spearhead the expansion into schools and communities, and work towards establishing new partnerships with educational institutions and organizations globally. 

Please join the Mandarin Matrix community in welcoming Bob to the team! 

About Mandarin Matrix

Mandarin Matrix is a customizable, online learning platform designed to support second language Mandarin learners from kindergarten through to middle school. The online classroom has a wide range of printable materials for teachers. This provides a complete learning solution with user-friendly and easily accessible learning tools. Students follow individual learning journeys and develop a rich knowledge of language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Through the Online Classroom, students can access thousands of books, games, activities and assessments safely and quickly, anytime and anywhere. 

For more information about Mandarin Matrix, please visit www.mandarinmatrix.org.

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