Linda Davis Taylor, CEO and Chairman
Linda Davis Taylor joined Clifford Swan Investment Counsel as CEO and Chairman in January, 2010, after serving as non-executive Chairman of the Board at the firm for two consecutive years, and as CEO of Philip V. Swan Associates from 2002-2007. Linda also leads CCM Family Advisors, the family advisory services practice for Convergent Capital Management, a Clifford Swan affiliate. This group advises affiliates and clients on issues of wealth transition, family governance and philanthropy.
Her prior experience also includes twenty-five years in senior management positions in philanthropy and admissions for several distinguished educational institutions, including Amherst College, Claremont McKenna College, Scripps College and Emory University.
Linda is currently a trustee of The Thacher School in Ojai, California and of Scripps College in Claremont, CA, where she serves as Chairman of the Board. Committed to philanthropic activity, Linda is also a trustee of a private family foundation.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys running, swimming, and spending time with her two daughters and spouse.
Affiliations
- Chair, Board of Trustees, Scripps College
- Trustee, The Thacher School
- Board of Overseers, Claremont University Center
- Chairman, Audit Committee, Claremont University Center
- Member, Association of Governing Boards
- Planned Giving Committee, The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
- Fellow, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens
- Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Association
- Emory University Alumnae Association, Women's Committee
- Investment Advisor Association
- The Twilight Club of Pasadena
- The University Club of Chicago
- Northwood High School Academic Hall of Fame
- Association of Small Foundations
Education
- Emory University, Bachelor of Arts, 1974
- Emory University Graduate School of Business, Master of Executive Management, 1981
