Tony Smith

Tony Smith is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over two decades of experience at the FD/CFO level, specializing in the retail sector but with a diverse background across industries like Funeral, Property, Travel, Pharmacy, Brewing, Pubs, and B2B.

His expertise includes a profound understanding and hands-on involvement in business sales and due diligence exit processes, as well as substantial experience in financial and business transformations.

With a versatile skill set, Tony has overseen various departments beyond finance, such as procurement, property, legal, and IT, in addition to managing core financial functions.

He has a track record of successfully launching and nurturing new businesses, along with significant familiarity with Company Voluntary Agreements (CVA) and acquiring or divesting businesses.

Tony Smith obtained his Bachelor of Arts - BA in Economics from The University of Manchester and has held key positions such as Financial Director at Robinsons Brewery, Finance Director at Co-op Funeralcare & Life Planning, and CFO at Well, among other prominent roles in reputed organizations.

Furthermore, Tony's prior experience encompasses leadership roles at CO-OP GROUP, United Co-op, and Woolworths, along with a background in auditing and business advisory at PwC.