Dan Smith

Dan Smith is an experienced communications professional with a strong background in external and executive communications, currently serving as External Communications for North America at NTT DATA, Inc. since June 2017. In addition to this role, Dan has operated as a Business Writer and Communications Strategist for Wordsmith.Services since June 2016, focusing on diverse industries, particularly Information and Communications Technology. Previous leadership positions include Vice President of PR and Communications at Academic Partnerships, where responsibilities included media relations and marketing strategies for higher education, and Vice President roles at Public Strategies Inc. and Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where Dan developed strategic and crisis communications campaigns for numerous high-profile clients. Dan has also held senior communications positions at PAETEC, Hawaiian Telcom, and Texas Instruments, contributing significantly to corporate communications, media relations, and executive support throughout a career that demonstrates a commitment to advancing communications in various sectors. Dan holds a BA in Journalism from Baylor University.