Dave Smith is an accomplished customer engagement leader who has operated in the business-to-business publishing community for the past decade designing and developing lead generating strategies with industry leading F1000 marketing organizations, agency partners and high-profile technology partners.
Dave spearheaded the launch of several Penton custom programs and has been responsible for executing global go-to-market lead programs working closely with executive leadership, marketing and product development teams. A natural liaison and facilitator capable of engaging and motivating diverse business groups towards a common goal, he is viewed as a strong, structured and innovative leader with a unique ability to help organizations deliver ROI and effect radical growth.
Dave manages multi-functional and cross-platform teams while maintaining focus and reducing scope creep to ensure that quality and integrity remains the cornerstone of each customer experience with Penton. Dave is the Publisher of several Penton online media properties. Dave received his undergraduate in Economics and his MBA both from Colorado State University and is a former Captain in the United States Army.