Keith Ferrazzi

KEITH FERRAZZI is CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a sales & marketing consulting firm. He is one of the rare individuals to discover the essential formula for reaching the top - a powerful combination of marketing acumen and a remarkable ability to connect with others. Both Forbes and Inc. have designated him one of the world's most "connected" individuals.

Earlier in his career, he was chief marketing officer at Deloitte Consulting and the youngest to be tapped for partner in the firm's history. Then, upon joining Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Ferrazzi was the youngest CMO in the Fortune 500. He also served as CEO of YaYa Media before founding Ferrazzi Greenlight.

Ferrazzi has been hailed by Inc. as one of the world's most "connected" individuals. Ferrazzi has been named a "Global Leader for Tomorrow" by the World Economic Forum in Davos and one of the top "40 Under 40" business leaders by Crain's Business. And he has been a contributor or commentator for Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Inc., Fast Company, CNN, and CNBC, among others.

His book NEVER EAT ALONE: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time will be released by Currency Doubleday on March 1, 2005.

"Keith offered unique and provocative insights into the strategies needed improve bottom line sales revenue, improve relationships both internally and externally, and to garner success on a personal and professional level. His unique principles and ideas for building business relationships that reflect personal relationships has allowed us to nurture a work place that fosters innovation and empowers individuals to achieve their best." --Clem Palevich, President & CEO, Constellation New Energy

"I have never seen a speaker put so much energy and so much heart into the role. By the end of a two-day conference not only did we all know Keith but we also knew each other better because of his coaching and coaxing on personal relationship building while at the event." --Tom Kelley, President & CEO, IDEO

"Ferrazzi Greenlight's philosophy, that business is human and relationships do power growth, completely resonated with me right from the start. Their fresh approach produced a positive and uplifting impact on me personally and on my organization." --Scott Bowen, CFO, Deutsche Bank

I didn’t think that the concept of intimacy had a place in business transactions. I was wrong. When I engaged a Senior VP of a Fortune 500 client in conversation about some personal challenges, I not only strengthened the relationship; I also got the opportunity to bid on 4 additional deals." --Jeff C., Owner, Web Marketing and Development Company

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