Gary Smith
Gary Smith is a seasoned operational leader with a track record of establishing purpose-driven cultures across various countries like the UK, China, Australia, and the USA. He fosters a candid work environment that values input from diverse sources and prioritizes fast actions and people engagement. Smith excels in setting mission and values, leading to the successful development of high-performing business models in challenging scenarios.
With versatile skills, Smith has navigated through different industries such as disruptive technologies, FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, mining, and healthcare. His experience ranges from executive roles in large corporations to leading small and medium-sized businesses, showcasing his adaptability and leadership capabilities. He attributes his success to a proactive, optimistic, and passionate outlook, emphasizing continuous learning, celebrating achievements, and valuing the potential of individuals within organizations. By fostering talent, empowerment, and creating a conducive work culture, Smith has transformed struggling businesses into profitable ventures and enhanced the competitiveness of successful companies.
Gary Smith's specialties include sales and marketing, operational turnarounds, commercialization, business realignment, change culture management, control systems implementation, people engagement strategies, supply chain optimization, and lean manufacturing practices.
In terms of education, Smith pursued 3 A Levels and 9 GCSEs in History, Sociology, and English at Driffield Secondary School, followed by a BA (Hons) in Financial Accounting and Law from Staffordshire University.
Notable roles in Smith's professional journey include serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Wale.rocks, Vice President of North America Sales and Marketing at MyFiziq Limited, Chief Operating Officer at The Dolce Diet, Global Chief Operating Officer at SP Health, Associate at Competitive Dynamics International Australia, Advisory Board Member at Infullview, CEO at Sphere Healthcare Pty Ltd, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Finance Officer at Sphere Healthcare Pty Ltd, VP of Domestic Logistic Transformation at McGuigan Simeon Wines, Divisional Finance Director at Fenner China, Business Transformation Manager at Grief, and Senior ABC Analyst at MFI.
