President & CEO, Downtown Development District for the City of New Orleans
In December 2021, Davon Barbour was appointed President & CEO of the Downtown Development District for the City of New Orleans. He is a passionate urban advocate, possessing more than twenty years of progressive leadership in inclusive economic and community development. His areas of expertise include, public/private partnerships, business attraction, retail revitalization, and community development. Davon currently serves on the Board of Trustees of ICSC. He has worked for private sector, public sector, and non-profit organizations revitalizing urban communities across the nation in cities such as Baltimore, Miami, Orlando, and Los Angeles. Additionally, he has authored works for IDA, ICSC and ULI.