Expo 2020 Dubai
Richard Smith has had an extensive and diverse work experience. Richard began their career at Worthington-Smith & Associates as a programmer and later became a partner. At Deloitte Technology Consulting, they held various roles over a span of almost two decades, including managing director and partner. Richard also managed and led a joint venture to develop an IT and Enterprise Resource Planning consulting practice in the UAE. At Emirates Global Aluminium, Richard served as a Senior Manager in IT Governance and later held the roles of Business Intelligence Manager and Head of Business Evaluation. Most recently, they worked at Vecta Strategy as a Senior Partner, focusing on management consultancy in various industries. Currently, Richard serves as the Vice President of Innovation & Future Technology at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Richard Smith completed their education history as follows:
In 1992, they attended the Graduate School of Business at the University of Cape Town, where they obtained a Diploma in Essentials of Managerial Finance.
In 1983, they studied at the University of Cape Town, completing a B Comm (Hons) degree in Information Technology.
Between 1977 and 1979, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree at the University of Cambridge, Jesus College.
From 1973 to 1976, they attended the University of Cape Town and obtained a BA (Hons) degree with distinction. However, the field of study for this degree is not specified.
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Expo 2020 Dubai
Since the first Great Fair of 1851, World Expos have become one of the world’s largest and oldest mega-events, attracting millions of visitors who explore and discover pavilions, exhibits and cultural events staged by hundreds of participants including nations, international organisations and businesses. In winning the right to host Expo 2020, the UAE and its people set upon a journey that will place the country at the centre of the international stage on the eve of its Golden Jubilee, engaging the global community and creating an immediate and meaningful cultural, social and economic impact. Not only will this be the first time that a World Expo is hosted in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MENASA), it will also be the first Expo in which the majority of visitors stem from beyond the nation’s borders, heralding the most inclusive and international event in World Expo history. At the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai lies our belief in the power of partnership and collaboration in pioneering new paths of development and innovation. This is reflected throughout the event, from our theme ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’, to the strategic public and private sector partnerships that will be built during the planning and delivery of the event, the innovative site design, and the tangible solutions that Expo 2020 Dubai will deliver around our sub-themes of Mobility, Sustainability and Opportunity, on the road to 2020 and beyond.