Mel Smith

Mel Smith is a skilled professional with extensive experience in information technology and project management, currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at Buckles Solicitors LLP since March 2013. Smith leads various departments, including IT, Data, Project, Facilities, and Client Onboarding, while actively participating in multiple boards and committees, such as the Operations Board and the Innovation Committee. Previous roles include IT & Project Director, IT Manager, and IT & Project Support at Dowsdale Hedgehog Sanctuary. Prior to Buckles Solicitors, Smith held positions as Personal Assistant to the Managing Director at Andrew & Andrew Solicitors Limited and IT Systems Manager & Legal Secretary at Large & Gibson. Smith earned a Master of Business Administration in Technology Management from The Open University in September 2023.