Gary Smith

Gary Smith is an experienced professional in the food and nutrition sector with a career spanning over two decades. Currently, Gary serves as the Key Account & Principal Manager for Food and Nutrition in the UK and Ireland at Azelis, managing key customer and supplier accounts since March 2012, and previously held the role of Country Manager for the Azelis Ireland business. Prior experience includes positions such as Business Manager at Vision Ingredients, where Gary contributed to a start-up ingredient solutions business, and Product Portfolio Manager at ACI Group, overseeing multiple roles in sales and commercial development. Gary's early career involved significant roles including Marketing and Sales Manager at Antioxidants Aromas and Fine Chemicals Ltd., Managing Director at PMI Ltd., and Group QA Manager at TBI Ltd. Gary holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and MSc., demonstrating a strong academic foundation in business and life sciences.