KEYNOTE: Malcolm Smith

Malcolm Smith has a modern and cutting-edge knowledge of manufacturing industries, working at divisional and board level for Dow Chemical, Ascot, Low & Bonar, Britton, Courtaulds, Rexam and Inmos. He has a proven and demonstrable track record in profit turnaround in medium to large PLCs. His European experience is extensive, having made acquisitions in Denmark, Germany, France, Holland, Spain and Italy and managed large and complex multi-national Groups.

With 25 years of experience in directing nearly all facets of business, my background includes a long-term tenure with global toy manufacturer, The LEGO Group (TLG). Beginning as a marketing assistant and rising to become an Executive Board member, I have held numerous marketing, sales and operational leadership positions whilst living and working across Europe, North America and Asia. My deep multicultural awareness, allows me to deftly navigate relationships with employees and customers around the world. I pride myself on being able to connect and engage with members of an organisation at all levels. In 2017 whilst concurrently running APAC, I was selected to join TLG’s Executive Board , leveraging my extensive operational business experience and insights to help create a meaningful, long-term corporate strategy. These assets, coupled with a balanced demeanor and very clear, concise communication style have transferred well into me becoming a Non Executive Director on external boards, most recently for British Wool.