Steve Smith

Steven R. Smith, CFA, is a global finance and operations executive currently serving as Managing Director at Grain Management, LLC, while also offering consulting services at S2 Advisory. With a proven track record in financial leadership roles, they previously held senior positions at Verizon, overseeing corporate finance, business development, and mergers and acquisitions, managing multi-billion dollar operations and capital programs. Smith has transformed businesses by optimizing operations and implementing digital strategies that significantly improved forecasting accuracy and budget efficiency. They are pursuing an MBA in Finance and Corporate Accounting at the University of Rochester - Simon Business School.