# Davidson Pattiz

> Davidson M. Pattiz is president and chief executive officer of Zenith Insurance Company and is also listed as chairman of the board in Zenith’s current leadership directory. A former Skadden lawyer, he joined Zenith in 2005 and became CEO in January 2025 after serving in claims operations and senior operating roles. His public service includes the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation board and involvement with Thrive Scholars in Los Angeles.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer, Zenith Insurance Company; Chairman of the Board, as listed by Zenith
- **Organizations:** Zenith Insurance Company, Zenith National Insurance Corp., California Agricultural Leadership Foundation, Thrive Scholars, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology, Brown University, Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center
- **Known for:** Appointed president and CEO of Zenith effective January 1, 2025, following nineteen years at the company., Joined the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation board in March 2025., Named with Debby Pattiz as supporters of the Pattiz Family Computer Science UTAship at Brown.

## Career timeline

- **1989** — Graduated from Brown University.
- **Before 2005** — Practiced law at Skadden for approximately ten years.
- **2005** — Joined Zenith; early responsibilities included executive vice president for claims operations.
- **2006** — Elected executive vice president of Zenith National Insurance Corp. and designated an executive officer on February 7.
- **2014** — Chief operating officer promotion reported in Brown’s January/February 2015 alumni notes; public LinkedIn profile lists Thrive Scholars Los Angeles board and mentorship committee service beginning March 2014.
- **2024** — Zenith announced on July 10 that he would become president and CEO effective January 1, 2025.
- **2025** — Became president and CEO in January and joined the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation board in March.

## Achievements

- Appointed president and CEO of Zenith effective January 1, 2025, following nineteen years at the company.
- Joined the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation board in March 2025.
- Named with Debby Pattiz as supporters of the Pattiz Family Computer Science UTAship at Brown.

## Latest updates

- **2025-01** — Became Zenith’s president and chief executive officer.
- **2025-03** — Joined the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation board.

## Links

- Website: https://thezenith.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidson-pattiz-68673721

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