Shaun Smithson
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Lightwheel Advisors- Claim this Profile
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Derek Koenig
Shaun is a prodigious hospitality leader with all of the technical skills and experience to lead a preeminent brand. More importantly he is keenly aware that delivering an exceptional experience while exceeding customer expectations requires the cultivation and development of committed teams. Shaun's authentic approach and his ability to align and empower people to succeed are defining characteristics of his leadership and track record of success.
Rey S.
Shaun and I were colleagues during Shaun’s tenure as a Business Strategy and Marketing executive at Sodexo. I had the opportunity to engage with Shaun and his team on especially difficult projects, as their global team was often called on to assist geographic segments implement complex marketing strategies and programs. Shaun was often the member of team who operationalized the strategy or initiative, designing realistic implementation processes to bring the theory to life. Shaun has a broad and deep knowledge base that encompasses all aspects of the hospitality industry; from hotel industry macro trends, to how to structure and manage operations. His ability to align strategy with operational implementation makes him an impactful and effective leader. I’ve counted on Shaun’s advice and tapped his insight as a trusted colleague and mentor through many roles and industries.
Derek Koenig
Shaun is a prodigious hospitality leader with all of the technical skills and experience to lead a preeminent brand. More importantly he is keenly aware that delivering an exceptional experience while exceeding customer expectations requires the cultivation and development of committed teams. Shaun's authentic approach and his ability to align and empower people to succeed are defining characteristics of his leadership and track record of success.
Rey S.
Shaun and I were colleagues during Shaun’s tenure as a Business Strategy and Marketing executive at Sodexo. I had the opportunity to engage with Shaun and his team on especially difficult projects, as their global team was often called on to assist geographic segments implement complex marketing strategies and programs. Shaun was often the member of team who operationalized the strategy or initiative, designing realistic implementation processes to bring the theory to life. Shaun has a broad and deep knowledge base that encompasses all aspects of the hospitality industry; from hotel industry macro trends, to how to structure and manage operations. His ability to align strategy with operational implementation makes him an impactful and effective leader. I’ve counted on Shaun’s advice and tapped his insight as a trusted colleague and mentor through many roles and industries.
Derek Koenig
Shaun is a prodigious hospitality leader with all of the technical skills and experience to lead a preeminent brand. More importantly he is keenly aware that delivering an exceptional experience while exceeding customer expectations requires the cultivation and development of committed teams. Shaun's authentic approach and his ability to align and empower people to succeed are defining characteristics of his leadership and track record of success.
Rey S.
Shaun and I were colleagues during Shaun’s tenure as a Business Strategy and Marketing executive at Sodexo. I had the opportunity to engage with Shaun and his team on especially difficult projects, as their global team was often called on to assist geographic segments implement complex marketing strategies and programs. Shaun was often the member of team who operationalized the strategy or initiative, designing realistic implementation processes to bring the theory to life. Shaun has a broad and deep knowledge base that encompasses all aspects of the hospitality industry; from hotel industry macro trends, to how to structure and manage operations. His ability to align strategy with operational implementation makes him an impactful and effective leader. I’ve counted on Shaun’s advice and tapped his insight as a trusted colleague and mentor through many roles and industries.
Derek Koenig
Shaun is a prodigious hospitality leader with all of the technical skills and experience to lead a preeminent brand. More importantly he is keenly aware that delivering an exceptional experience while exceeding customer expectations requires the cultivation and development of committed teams. Shaun's authentic approach and his ability to align and empower people to succeed are defining characteristics of his leadership and track record of success.
Rey S.
Shaun and I were colleagues during Shaun’s tenure as a Business Strategy and Marketing executive at Sodexo. I had the opportunity to engage with Shaun and his team on especially difficult projects, as their global team was often called on to assist geographic segments implement complex marketing strategies and programs. Shaun was often the member of team who operationalized the strategy or initiative, designing realistic implementation processes to bring the theory to life. Shaun has a broad and deep knowledge base that encompasses all aspects of the hospitality industry; from hotel industry macro trends, to how to structure and manage operations. His ability to align strategy with operational implementation makes him an impactful and effective leader. I’ve counted on Shaun’s advice and tapped his insight as a trusted colleague and mentor through many roles and industries.
Credentials
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Certificate in Private Company Governance
Private Directors Association®Jul, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
ESG - ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE ESSENTIALS
Singapore Institute of DirectorsApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
FT Non-Executive Director Diploma - Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma
FT Board Director ProgrammeMay, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lightwheel Advisors
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Singapore
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Education
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Thunderbird School of Global Management
Global MBA -
Harvard Business School Online
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Wharton Executive Education
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Stanford University School of Engineering
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University of California, Berkeley
Professional Certificate -
Harvard Business School Online
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State University of New York Empire State College
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA -
Disney Culinary Apprenticeship
Certified Cooks