Malcolm Smith

Background

About Malcolm Smith

I have a wealth of experience in Commodities, FMCG, Food Service and Professional Services sectors. I have held Senior Finance management roles covering many diverse regions including Asia (China, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Sri Lanka), Latin America, Middle East and Africa, to Australia and NZ. This has developed my leadership style, communication skills (managing across internal and external stakeholders at all levels), and my ability to deal with complex and challenging environments to deliver outstanding results. I have experience in Financial Markets being involved in Debt raising (Retail Bond Issues / Euro Medium Term Notes) and the development and launch of a listed Unit Fund. I have lead strategy and supported the execution of organic and inorganic growth, with the development of selected partnerships, together with the significant growth of Food Service businesses and expansion of Consumer businesses. While ensuring the necessary procedures and controls were established to support the growth. I was a Partner in Ernst & Young and advised MNC’s on International tax planning and acquisitions.