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James Rhee

Leader, CEO, Educator, Investor, Goodwill Strategist

James Rhee
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Boston, MA, USA
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Live Event: $30,000 - $50,000
Virtual Event: $30,000 - $50,000
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Asian & Pacific Heritage, Business, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Culture, DEI, Disruptive Thinking, Diversity & Inclusion, Ethics & Integrity, Executive Leadership, Finance, Future of Work, Futurism, Human Resources, Leadership, Personal Growth, Retail, TED, Thought Leadership
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James Rhee Biography

James Rhee is an impact investor, founder, CEO, and educator who empowers people, brands, and organizations by marrying capital with purpose. He has gained recognition for his expertise in topics such as multidimensional transformation, the intersection of capital, race, and gender, the future of capitalism, and values-based investing and leadership. His leadership at Ashley Stewart from 2013 to 2020 showcased the potential for a business to thrive by prioritizing ethical practices and inclusivity. Under his guidance, Ashley Stewart, which caters to plus-sized Black women, underwent a significant transformation that has been widely acknowledged in the business community.

Rhee has committed his career to making knowledge, opportunity, and capital accessible to a diverse audience. His approach, which integrates ethical considerations with business strategy, provides a model for both personal and organizational success. He has developed theories on Money, Life, and Joy that emphasize the synergy between capitalism and ethics, offering actionable insights for transforming businesses through purpose-driven strategies.

In addition to his business endeavors, Rhee actively contributes to various boards and advisory councils. He serves on the Advisory Council of JPMorgan Chase’s Advancing Black Pathways, is a Founding Member of Ashoka E-to-E, and sits on the Advisory Board of CEO Action for Racial Equity. His past roles have included Strategic Advisor to start-ups, Chair of the Innovation Committee of the National Retail Federation, and board member of both Conscious Capitalism and the American Repertory Theater. Beyond his advisory roles, Rhee manages FirePine Group, an impact investment platform he founded, overseeing investments in multiple successful ventures.

Rhee also dedicates time to academia and writing. He holds the Johnson Chair and Professor of Entrepreneurship at Howard University and serves as a Senior Lecturer and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the MIT Sloan School of Management’s Leadership Center. His ongoing work on a forthcoming book further underscores his commitment to spreading knowledge and fostering future generations of ethical leaders.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/13/2024.

James Rhee Videos

  • James Rhee: The value of kindness at work | TED
    James Rhee: The value of kindness at work | TED
    Kindness can go a long way when it comes to reshaping a business. Having saved a fashion company from the brink of bankruptcy, entrepreneur James...
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James Rhee Books

  • red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math)
    red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math)

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James Rhee is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book James Rhee for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. James Rhee generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jenn Lim, R "Ray" Wang, Daymond John, Afdhel Aziz and Nidhi Chadda. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Rhee for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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