Jamie Davis Named Chief Executive Officer at USA Water Polo

Jamie Davis, the outgoing chief executive officer at USA Volleyball, has been approved as the new chief executive officer at USA Water Polo effective October 1 after a recent meeting of the USA Water Polo Board of Directors.

Davis will depart his role at USA Volleyball in late September after an eight-year run. His hiring follows the previously announced retirement of Christopher Ramsey, who has served as chief executive officer since 2006 at USA Water Polo.

“I am honored to join USA Water Polo and look forward to working with the talented athletes, coaches, staff, and the wider water polo community,” Davis said. “Together, we will continue to promote the growth and excellence of this sport.”

While at USA Volleyball, Davis grew membership from 339,000 in 2017 to 435,000 in 2024, while also increasing assets from $3.2 million to $35 million.

“We are excited to welcome Jamie Davis to the USA Water Polo team,” said Bill Smith, chair of the USA Water Polo Board of Directors. “Jamie’s vision and leadership will be instrumental in guiding the organization into its next chapter. We are confident that his contribution will drive USA Water Polo to new heights.”

Davis established a host of key partnerships within the volleyball world and developed a variety of new revenue streams, including digital academies, consumer product licensing and e-commerce.

“Jamie and I have worked together in the Olympic movement for many years and I admire what he has done for USA Volleyball,” Ramsey said. “His experience, judgment and skill set will be good for water polo. Jamie will benefit from a rising tide, buoyed by an engaged community, capable staff, and a clear vision from the board of directors leading into the LA Games in ’28.”

Prior to his time with USA Volleyball, Davis was president at Fanatics. That followed time as president of the Versus Network and more than a decade in Asia with The News Corporation and ESPN in a variety of roles.

“Jamie will be a great addition to USA Water Polo and we are excited to work with him to build upon a foundation of competitive excellence and athlete support on the road to the LA28 Games and beyond,” said Sarah Hirshland, USOPC chief executive officer. “Jamie’s experience in the Olympic Movement, and in sports globally, has made him well-positioned to lead from day one, and we wish him the best as he takes on this new position.”