Lloyd Smith

Lloyd Smith is an experienced financial professional with over 25 years in various roles, currently serving as European Financial Controller - Banking and Payments at Thales Digital Identity and Security since June 2006. In this global position, Lloyd focuses on strengthening financial processes and controls, ensuring the effective design and operation of key financial controls, and coordinating with financial controllers to address control weaknesses. Prior to this role, Lloyd held positions such as Regional Financial Controller overseeing multiple legal entities across Europe and Financial Director during the merger of Gemplus Ltd and Axalto UK Limited. Lloyd's earlier career includes significant roles at Gemplus and Morgan Crucible, emphasizing financial management, reporting accuracy, and efficiency improvements. Lloyd holds educational qualifications from Southampton Solent University and the University of Brighton.