SmithStreet (SmithStreetSolutions (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.) (Chinese: 斯密街商务咨询（上海）有限公司) is a strategy consulting firm headquartered in Shanghai, China. The firm specializes in China market entry and growth strategy and syndicated market research.
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| Company type | Incorporated |
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| Industry | Management consulting |
| Founded | May 2007 |
| Headquarters | Shanghai, China |
Key people | Franklin Yao, Managing Partner; Robin Kerawala, Partner and Co-founder |
| Products | Corporate Strategy, Market Research, Investment Research & Analytics, China Advisory Services |
| Website | smithstreet-china.com |
Company History
editThe firm was founded in 2007 as a graphics and translation vendor and in 2009 was named in the top 20 global Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) vendors.[1] Since the end of 2008, the firm has focused on corporate strategy consulting. In 2018, the company re-branded, launching a new website and new logo.
Corporate sponsorships
editIn 2007, SmithStreet partnered with the Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE), providing knowledge support services.[2]
SmithStreet is also a supporter of Shanghai Roots & Shoots, an organization which educates youth about environmental issues and humanitarian values.[3]
In April 2009, SmithStreet sponsored the 5th China Institute Executive Summit held in Beijing.[4]
Awards and recognition
editIn October 2014, SmithStreet report "Building Against Reality: Navigating China's Real Estate Inefficiencies" was the subject of an article in Women's Wear Daily.[5]
In 2013, one of SmithStreet's projects was selected as Finalist case in The Economist Healthcare in Asia Conference 2013.[6]
In 2010, the company received the Outstanding Business Application Prize for Digital Media Merit Award Asia, during DEVNET at World Expo 2010 Shanghai, China.[7]
References
edit- ^ "2009 Top Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) Vendors - market research report". Archived from the original on 2014-08-08. Retrieved 2014-08-06.
- ^ "The Home of JUCCCE! - Partners". Archived from the original on 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2009-12-19.
- ^ "Roots & Shoots Shanghai :: SmithStreetSolutions". Archived from the original on 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- ^ "SmithStreetSolutions to be a Sponsor of the 5th China Institute Executive Summit". www.i-newswire.com. Archived from the original on 2014-08-13.
- ^ "Report Focuses on China Real Estate Strategies". 2 October 2014.
- ^ "Perspectives from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU)".
- ^ "SmithStreet Granted 2010 Digital Media Merit Award Asia".