Gary Smith

Gary Smith is a seasoned professional in food safety and quality systems with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Director of Food Safety, Sustainability & Training at Bureau Veritas Group since March 2024, Gary leads initiatives on food safety certification and sustainability solutions. Previously, as Vice President of Quality Systems at Harry & David, responsibilities included overseeing food safety and regulatory compliance for multiple brands. Gary's career spans several notable positions, including Vice President roles at TreeHouse Foods and Eurofins Scientific, President at Food Safety & Quality Professionals, and Director positions at US Foodservice and Silliker Laboratories. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Environmental Microbiology from Governors State University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.