Shaun Smithson
Co-founder and Managing Partner @Lightwheel Advisors
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WORK HISTORY
Co-founder and Managing Partner @Lightwheel Advisors
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Lead the advisory practice at Lightwheel Advisors, partnering with boards, businesses, and leaders to optimize operational efficiency and enable commercial growth from initial traction to global scale. Develop tailored solutions across venture building, corporate governance, and brand consulting that transform strategic vision into measurable business outcomes.• Strategic Business Transformation: Guided an AI healthtech startup to refine product-market fit and secure $5M in funding from strategic investors across US, India, and Southeast Asia in just 4 months• Corporate Partnership Development: Expanded client network by 9+ partners, generating $10M in new revenue through targeted business development and strategic alignment• Performance Optimization: Implemented integrated business strategies for multinational clients resulting in 12% reduction in operational costs and 15% increase in team performance metrics• Market Entry & Expansion: Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies enabling clients to successfully launch products across APAC markets with clear roadmaps for scaling operations• Fundraising & Pitch Development: Created compelling investor presentations and financial models that have collectively helped ventures raise over $15M in funding across healthtech, foodtech, and sustainability sectors#BusinessTransformation #VentureBuilding #CorporateGovernance #StrategicAdvisory #StartupGrowth #FundraisingStrategy #SingaporeBusiness #ASEANMarkets #BoardAdvisory #CommercialExcellence #ExecutiveMentoring #OperationalEfficiency
EDUCATION
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate, Sustainable Business Strategy
Wharton Executive Education
Certificate, Corporate Governance - Maximize Effectiveness in the Board Room
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Stanford University School of Engineering
Certificate, Strategies for Sustainability
MIT Professional Education
Just Money: Banking as if Society Mattered, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
Disney Culinary Apprenticeship
Certified Cooks, Culinary Arts
Thunderbird School of Global Management
Global MBA, International Management
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate, Sustainable Investing
University of California, Berkeley
Professional Certificate, Sustainable Capitalism & ESG
ABOUT SHAUN SMITHSON
Passionate business transformation leader with 20+ years of executive experience driving sustainable growth and operational excellence across hospitality, food tech, and the advisory sectors. As Managing Professional Experience Summary• Strategic Leader and Advisor helping organizations build excellence across people and operations.• Proven track record leading teams of with $135M in revenue across Americas, Europe and Asia.• Developed and executed strategies delivering double-digit profit growth and significant ROI.• Orchestrated successful marketing and repositioning initiatives aligning consumer insights with company strategy through clear metrics and stakeholder communication.• Maintained rigorous financial oversight with full P&L responsibility, ensuring meticulous process adherence and regular audit reviews.• Collaborated directly with investors and stakeholders on board governance, financial compliance, and legal requirements.• Mentored emerging professionals by integrating real-world insights with formal education.• Spearheaded international expansion and fundraising efforts supporting growth across 10 countries on 5 continents.Partner of Lightwheel Advisors, I guide organizations in creating meaningful and profitable outcomes through practical strategies that deliver tangible and measurable results.Core expertise:#BusinessTransformation #SMEBusinessStrategy #OperationalExcellence #BoardGovernance #ProfitableBusinessPractices #FoodTech #HospitalityLeadership #StartupGrowth #ExecutiveWellness #ASEANBusinessStrategy\"Business success and human compassion aren\'t competing priorities—they\'re complementary forces that, when aligned, create extraordinary results.\"
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