Paul Smith

COO & Managing Director at Perimeter Institute

Paul Smith serves as the COO and Managing Director at Perimeter Institute since October 2021. Prior to this role, Paul held the position of President and GM at Xerox NSULC from September 2018 to September 2021, and served in various capacities at Xerox from 2004 to September 2021, including Vice President and Laboratory Manager, as well as being a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Paul Smith earned an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto between 1999 and 2002, and obtained a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Bath from 1988 to 1991.

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Waterloo, Canada

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Perimeter Institute

Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic work culture fueled by ideas and collaboration. The centre hosts a diverse research community, including some of today’s pre-eminent theoretical physicists, PhD and master's-level trainees, and the world’s largest group of independent postdoctoral fellows in the field, all supported by an enthusiastic group of administrative professionals. Perimeter is dynamic, team-driven workplace that offers many opportunities to feed mind and body, including: - An inspiring, award-winning facility in a beautiful setting on the edge of Silver Lake - The Black Hole Bistro, the Institute's on-site restaurant - Fitness centre, reflecting pool, lounge, and many comfortable "collaboration spaces"​ with blackboards for sharing ideas - Full-size theatre that hosts public lectures, colloquia, talks, cultural events and more - Social activities and professional development opportunities - Easy walking distance to Waterloo Park, Uptown Waterloo shopping and restaurants, and hotels Perimeter Institute is a place where bold ideas flourish. It’s a culture that thrives on collaboration and new perspectives, bringing together great minds in a shared endeavour to achieve breakthroughs that will transform our future. Bring your ideas to Perimeter Institute.


Headquarters

Waterloo, Canada

Employees

51-200

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