Merryck Chairman and Mentors - United States

Rick Smith Chairman of Merryck & Co. USA was Editor-in-Chief for 8 years and then CEO of Newsweek.  Before stepping back to become non-executive Chairman at the end of 2007, hehad launched seven foreign-language editions, migrated the magazine to the Web, led Newsweek to the most profitable years in its history and earned the magazine industry's highest honor, the Henry Johnson Fisher Award for Lifetime Achievement. 

 

David Reimer   David, CEO - Americas, is committed to the development of high-impact leaders who create maximum value for their organizations. His work over the past decade has included global M&A and restructuring projects with 30% of the Fortune 100, including the three largest financial services integrations of 2009.

 

 

Marty Holleran   President of Merryck & Co. USA.   Top tier executive with experience in a variety of commercial / consumer sectors who became President/CEO of the Thomson Consumer Electronics Sales and Marketing Company. Chairman of the Board of GFR Consulting and a member of the Board of Directors of InnovAlarm.
Jim Bennett   A graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Law School, spent 30 years with McKinsey & Company with membership on the worldwide executive committee and Shareholders Committee. Joined KeyCorp as Senior Executive Vice President. Was CEO of two early stage companies and the chair of a third.

Sharon Dauk   Sharon Dauk has 20 years experience as investor, board member, financial advisor and business executive; is a former investment banker with Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley; and is certified through Columbia University Coaching’s Program. Her focus is working with business leaders to maximize performance and relationships with stakeholders.

Dave Goebel   A 35 year veteran and respected leader in the retail, food-service and hospitality segments. His most recent corporate venture was a seven year run at Applebee's International that culminated in his role as CEO of this $4.5 billion, 2000 restaurant chain.

Phil Gross   Was Sr. Vice President, Strategic Management Processes at Warner-Lambert. Joined as Vice President and President of Novon Products, a new venture in degradable polymers. Previously Vice President/General Manager of GE Silicones and Vice President and General Manager at Noryl Products.

 

 

Nate Kantor   Served as founder, President and CEO of the ITC Group, Inc., a firm specializing in the development and/or restructuring of competitive telecommunications service providers and enterprise clients. Former President and COO of Winstar Communications, and member of the Board of Directors.

Jim Mannebach   Jim Mannebach participated in 100's of acquisition and divestiture assessments and deals while holding leadership roles at Emerson Electric. Jim spent time with Roper Industries where he provided senior strategic and tactical leadership. Jim moved to IMI leading the Norgren business as President and CEO where revenues doubled to over $1.1 billion.

John Schuster   Consultant, author and university faculty member. Collaborated with INC. magazine to promote cultures of fully engaged employees. Built a business simulation tool used by 1000’s of people in high-growth businesses, MBA programs, and clients such as GE, Harley Davidson, EDS, and Sprint.

Gary Strack   Gary Strack served as the CEO of Orlando Health, formerly the Orlando Regional Healthcare System, for 17 years where he was recognized nationally for his leadership in planning and building the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Women and the MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando. More recently, he was CEO of Boca Raton Community Hospital for 6 years.

Greg Vahle   Serving 32 years at Pfizer, he was responsible for Pfizer's Global Business Services organization, managing over 3000 employees with an operating budget in excess of 4 billion dollars. Member of the Senior Management Team where he led the design and implementation of Pfizer's wide business strategies.