Blair Smith

Blair Smith is an experienced professional in product management and leadership, currently serving as Head of Product at Livestock Improvement Corporation since February 2023, overseeing the development of software for dairy farms. Previously, Blair was the Chief Executive Officer at Agrigate from April 2018 to November 2023, leading innovative software solutions that connect farm data with end-users. Blair's background at Fonterra included roles such as Programme Lead for Sustainable Dairying and Technical Assistant to the COO, focused on program management and strategic support. Blair's career also encompasses roles in licensing assessment at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and carbon credit brokering at Carbon Market Solutions Limited. Academically, Blair holds a Master of Laws (Hons) in Environmental Law from The University of Auckland and has degrees in Law, Economics, and Political Science from the University of Canterbury.