Jeffrey Smith

Mr Smith has more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing and energy sectors. Known for his expertise in aligning technology with business outcomes, Jeff has a focus on innovation, digital transformation and building agile, collaborative cultures. Jeff's executive roles include Chief Information Officer at IBM Corporation, where he was globally responsible for IT strategy, resources, systems and infrastructure and the company's transformation. He also held senior positions at Telstra, Honeywell, Toyota and Suncorp Group, where he was both Chief Information Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Suncorp Business Services. He later served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at World Fuel Services Corporation, guiding digital transformation and operational modernization initiatives. He also advised technology firms such as Zoom Video Communications and Box, Inc. Jeff is Chair of the Digital Business and Technology Committee and a member of the Risk Committee, People & Culture Committee and Board Operations Committee.