Articles written by Paul Smith


Paul Smith is Co-founder and CEO, Future Directors Institute and Chair, Jane Goodall Institute Australia. Paul is a social entrepreneur with a passion for unlocking boardroom potential and better outcomes via the power of intergenerational diversity. Utilised effectively, diversity is a lever for driving more purposeful practices and Paul is dedicated to helping next generation leaders impact and influence governance in the “new economy”. Paul is also co-founder of Start-up Boardroom which helps organisations build their boards, he is Chair of the Jane Goodall Institute Australia and involved in a number of global committees. He is also an advisor/mentor to number of start-ups.