James Rhee, author of Red Helicopter, is a globally acclaimed leader, CEO/investor, creator, and humanist whose human-centered operating system has fueled transformative success across industries and peoples. He is a former high school teacher and Harvard Law School graduate who became a storied private equity investor and acclaimed CEO. He is an expert in human and organizational behavior, bridging math with emotions by marrying capital with purpose, while designing systems and stories that bridge peoples, disciplines, and ideas. His transformational and visionary leadership have been recognized by the leading civic, education, and business organizations.
In addition to his private sector pursuits, James is a Trustee of the storied National Humanities Center, the only independent institute dedicated exclusively to advanced study in all areas of the humanities. He also currently serves as Yale University's Cultural Innovation Lab's inaugural artist and entrepreneur in residence, where his rock opera, which he produced, wrote, and performed in, recently made its debut.
