Before he was at the helm at Edinburgh Davies was chief executive at London Wasps where he brought Sir Ian McGeechan in as director of rugby in 2005.
The pair went on to enjoy success as McGeechan led Wasps to a Premiership, Anglo-Welsh and Heineken Cup title - however they suffered a 32-21 defeat when they took on Edinburgh in 2005.
And Davies admits that he will call on the former British & Irish Lions coach as he bids to repeat the trick north of the border.
"Yes, I well remember coming up to Murrayfield with Wasps a few years ago and we got our bums kicked by Edinburgh," Davies told The Scotsman.
"We were not at the races so when you talk about a team with potential I knew from that day what Edinburgh were capable of. I felt more than comfortable to come back in this capacity and eat my share of humble pie.
"I have only been in the post five days and have not spoken to Sir Ian McGeechan yet. But I will do.
"It is one of those situations where I sit down and see that my 'to do' list is very long, although to be fair to Ian, he is very near the top of that list."
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