rick smith

senior lecturer, strategic management and academic director, human capital graduate programmes

About

Rick is a faculty member in the business school at Singapore Management University where he teaches topic related to human capital strategy, business model innovation, and strategic leadership. His interests in the people-side of business has spanned over 30 years with publications and presentations around the world. Rick spends his time in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the USA where he involved in teaching, board advisory services, and speaking. His current areas of interest include: Human Capital Strategy for Competitive Advantage Strategic Leadership and Board Governance for Optimal Firm Performance The role of the CHRO and the future of Human Resources Cross-border collaboration in Asia for Business Results

Country

singapore

City

singapore

Industry

higher education

Skill

leadership, business strategy, management, project management, organizational design, program management, consulting, business transformation, leadership development, change management, qualitative research, strategy, organizational development, conference speaking, management consulting, business process improvement

Experience

managing director

accenture

2008-12 - 2012-8 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Led the Human Capital focus in Asia and the Leadership Consulting Practice Globally. Retired from Accenture in 2012.

chief executive officer

ssi asia pacific

2006-1 - 2008-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led the Asia-Pacific formation of this firm. Our focus on Human Capital and Leadership continues a a successful model in Greater China.

senior vice president

right management

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Managed Global Consulting Services including acquisitions across Asia and the focus on assessment and development solutions around the world. Integrated the Right Management services with the Manpower group.

founding partner

accenture

1999-1 - 2005-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

* Managed consulting and BPO relationships across North America. * Led critical elements of the BPO business to set up centres in India and Philippines. * Served as the regional leader of the change management and talent practice in N. America.