Brad Smith

Bradley (Brad) Smith is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in both leadership and strategic roles. Since May 2017, Smith has served as Chief Financial Officer for the Pet Division at Central Garden & Pet, overseeing a portfolio exceeding $1 billion in the pet industry. Prior to this role, Smith spent over a decade at Delhaize Group, where responsibilities included Senior Vice President for Global Strategic Performance Management and Real Estate, and multiple CFO positions across European divisions, enhancing financial performance and operational synergies. Early career experiences include significant roles at Food Lion LLC, Standard & Poor's, and Arthur Andersen & Co., focusing on audit, transaction advisory, and corporate finance. Smith holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of California, Davis, and has contributed to the finance function's robustness throughout a diverse set of organizations and industries.