Deirdre Smith

Deirdre Smith is an accomplished engineer and tech entrepreneur serving as the Board Chairperson for Furthr and a Non-Executive Director for BRE Global, Kinaxis, and Anthropic Ireland. With over 30 years in the tech sector, Deirdre co-founded Zandar Technologies, leading it to a successful exit. Currently, they focus on advising growing companies and ambitious entrepreneurs on sustainable growth through their roles in various advisory and consultancy positions. Deirdre's extensive expertise spans strategic planning, product development, and business growth, underpinned by a strong technical and operational background. They have also contributed to several governance and advisory bodies, demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation and adaptability in diverse business environments.