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John wood the social entrepreneur

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John Wood worked as an executive for Microsoft from 1991-1999, holding positions including Director of Marketing for Asia-Pacific and Director of Business Development for Greater China. At age 35, he quit Microsoft to dedicate his life to social causes. Originally from Connecticut, John Wood holds degrees from the University of Colorado and Kellogg School of Management. Through his organization Room to Read, he has established over 12,500 libraries, donated 10 million books, built 1,500 schools, and supported 13,500 girls' secondary education, impacting the lives of 6 million children total.

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John Wood The Social Entrepreneur
Introduction of John Wood Few people will choose the path where they will throw away their corporate career to dedicate their life to social causes. From 1991-1999, John Wood worked as an executive for Microsoft. His positions included Director of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific region and Director of Business Development for Greater China
Introduction of John Wood At age 35, John Wood did not just quit his position as Microsoft's Director of Business Development, he also did not look back on what he could have become. He was a significant part of Microsoft's international business and a Director of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division, Director of the Internet Customer Unit for Microsoft Australia, and Director of Marketing for Microsoft Australia.
History of John Wood John Wood was born in January 1964, in Hartford, Connecticut, where he spent his early childhood. His family later settled in Athens, Pennsylvania, where he attended high school. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, and a master's degree in business administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
Impact of John Wood John has established over 12,500 libraries, donated and published 10 million books, built over 1,500 schools, and supported more than 13,500 girls so they can graduate from secondary school with the skills they need to succeed. In total, Room to Read has impacted the lives 6 million children.
Credits Special Thanks to: http://en.wikipedia.org https://www.google.com.sg/ http://www.leavingmicrosoftbook.com Members: Timothy, Ivan & Kean Zhu

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John wood the social entrepreneur

  • 1. John Wood The Social Entrepreneur
  • 2. Introduction of John Wood Few people will choose the path where they will throw away their corporate career to dedicate their life to social causes. From 1991-1999, John Wood worked as an executive for Microsoft. His positions included Director of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific region and Director of Business Development for Greater China
  • 3. Introduction of John Wood At age 35, John Wood did not just quit his position as Microsoft's Director of Business Development, he also did not look back on what he could have become. He was a significant part of Microsoft's international business and a Director of Marketing for the Asia-Pacific Division, Director of the Internet Customer Unit for Microsoft Australia, and Director of Marketing for Microsoft Australia.
  • 4. History of John Wood John Wood was born in January 1964, in Hartford, Connecticut, where he spent his early childhood. His family later settled in Athens, Pennsylvania, where he attended high school. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado, and a master's degree in business administration from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University.
  • 5. Impact of John Wood John has established over 12,500 libraries, donated and published 10 million books, built over 1,500 schools, and supported more than 13,500 girls so they can graduate from secondary school with the skills they need to succeed. In total, Room to Read has impacted the lives 6 million children.
  • 6. Credits Special Thanks to: http://en.wikipedia.org https://www.google.com.sg/ http://www.leavingmicrosoftbook.com Members: Timothy, Ivan & Kean Zhu