Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 8, 2004

Damian Smith – Looksmart Ltd (look)

DAMIAN SMITH joined LookSmart, Ltd., in June 1998 and became Interim Chief Executive Officer in January 2004. Since July 2001, he has been Chief Executive Officer of LookSmart's Australian operations, and in December 2002, added responsibility for the Japanese and UK businesses. Prior to returning to Australia in 2001, he served in a number of operating and business development roles, including leadership of two of LookSmart's major acquisitions: Zeal Media and BeSeen. Prior to joining LookSmart, Mr. Smith worked for Boral Ltd., Australia's leading building products company, focusing on business rationalization and improvements to its timber business. He holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch of LookSmart, Ltd.,

and a picture of the things you're doing at the present time?

Mr. Smith: LookSmart is an Internet search company. We