Bill Davenport

Bill Davenport is Senior Director for Technology and Spectrum Policy at Cisco Systems, Inc. In this role, Mr Davenport is responsible for advising and representing the company on a wide range of US and international communications issues, including wireless spectrum, universal service, and equipment marketing. Prior to joining Cisco in May 2022, Mr Davenport worked at the Federal Communications Commission as Chief of Staff and Senior Legal Advisor to Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, where he oversaw the office’s operations and advised the Commissioner on wireless and international issues. Mr Davenport has also served in senior leadership positions throughout the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau, most recently as the manager responsible for spectrum enforcement investigations. In addition to his FCC experience, Mr Davenport has worked as a senior executive at a satellite company as well as an associate at two major law firms.