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Rick Smith (born January 22, 1967) is an American entrepreneur, author and public speaker. Smith launched the World 50 global executive network. ==Background== Rick Smith graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. in Finance.〔http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2009/09/13/bill-gates-risk-taker/〕 Smith earned an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Early in his career Smith worked for EDS in finance and marketing management, holding positions throughout the US and in Germany. After leaving EDS, he spent time as a strategy consultant with Gemini Consulting (formerly the MAC Group), and with Diamond Technology Partners. He worked as an executive recruiter with Egon Zehnder and Spencer Stuart. In 2003, Smith co-authored his first book, The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers〔http://www.amazon.com/dp/1400047943〕 (Random House/2003), and left recruiting to lead the book promotion. During this time, he conceived of the idea for the company World 50. He founded World 50 in early 2004, growing the company as CEO to more than $10 million in annual revenue. He sold World 50 to Equaterra in 2007, and transitioned out in 2008. Smith's second book, The Leap (Portfolio/2009), chronicles the creation and growth of his company.〔http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003B3NWCG〕 In 2010, he joined with partners Scott Miller (the former CEO of Hyatt) and Dave Fuente (former CEO of Office Depot) to launch Next Generation Leadership, an organization that seeks to reinvent executive education among upper management in the Fortune Global 500. Smith lives with his wife Dr. Lori Smith and their 3 children in Atlanta, Georgia. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rick Smith (author)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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