Zachary Smith

Zachary Smith is an experienced finance professional currently serving as the Managing Director of Private Credit and Private Equity at Morgan Stanley since October 2023. Smith has held various strategic roles, including Board Member at Aerial Vantage since June 2022, where involvement includes enhancing aerial imagery data management through AI and machine learning. Additionally, Smith serves as a Strategic Advisor for HBCU Partnerships at the University of Utah, fostering collaborations with Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Previous advisory roles include positions at Meridian Ventures and Redemption Holding Company, which aims to establish Utah's first Minority Depository Institution. Smith has held leadership positions at Crescent Capital Group LP, Wells Fargo, and Zions Bank, with a foundational education in Finance from the University of Utah.