Derek Smith

Derek Smith brings a wealth of experience providing strategic advice to a variety of international companies, from start-ups to large enterprises. He began his career as an academic, with a BA and Phd in Economics from the University of Nottingham. He then spent 16 years with The Economist in various leadership roles, including President of Asia Pacific, and more recently Smith has served as a consultant, advisor and board member for a number of small and medium sized businesses.