Tom Smethers

Tom Smethers is an accomplished Global Finance Director with a significant history of success in prominent consumer-oriented businesses within the retail, travel, aviation, and hospitality sectors.

His expertise lies in collaborating with boards and executive teams, developing operations, formulating strategies and financial plans, overseeing business performance and transformations.

He holds a background as an ACA trained by a Big-4 firm and carries an AMCT treasury qualification.

Tom pursued his education by studying A levels in Geography, Chemistry, and Maths, achieving an impressive AAB at Fortismere School in Muswell Hill, London.

He furthered his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Natural Sciences with a 2:1 grade from Durham University.

Throughout his career, Tom Smethers has held various key positions including Global Finance Director at Costa Coffee, Finance Director at TUI, and Vice President Finance at Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts.

He has also served as Director of Finance - Group at Jumeirah Group, Group Financial Controller & Director of Change at easyJet, Financial Controller Major Projects & Investment at Network Rail, Group Financial Accountant at Network Rail and Psion PLC.

Tom's early professional experience includes roles such as Senior Audit Manager and Audit Analyst to Audit Manager at Deloitte New Zealand, focusing on hotels, retail, and construction sectors.