Ian Smith

Ian Smith is currently the Senior Director and Head of Marketplace Commercial Data Science and Operations at JLL, where they are building a top-performing data organization to drive data-centric initiatives across all functional areas. Previously, Ian held several roles at SAP Ariba, including Senior Manager of Spot Buy Analytics and Operations, and gained experience in business development at USG Insurance Services. Ian's background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master’s in Engineering Management from Robert Morris University. They have also contributed to the University of Pittsburgh Drumline as an instructor, mentoring students both musically and personally.