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Robert Smith is a Founding Partner of Castanea Partners and has over 20 years of senior executive management and operating experience in the consumer products, retail, professional publishing, and education sectors. Formerly, Robert was Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Neiman Marcus Group Inc. (NYSE: NMGA) where he was also co-CEO from 1999 to 2001 and had been a member of the Board of Directors since 1997. Previously at the Neiman Marcus Group, he held the positions of President and Chief Operating Officer. Robert received his AB from Harvard College and his MBA from Harvard University. Prior to co-founding Castanea Partners in 2001, Robert was co-CEO of Harcourt General from 1999 until its sale in 2001, and was a director of the company from 1989 to 2001. At Harcourt General, Robert held several management roles, including President and co-Chief Operating Officer. While at Harcourt General, Robert was also President of General Cinema Companies. Before joining General
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- • 2 investors at Castanea are tracked.
- • 1,303 investors hold the Managing Partner role in VCSift. Robert Smith is one of them.
- • 2,293 investors are based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
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- Boston, US
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