Gary Smith

Gary Smith has extensive experience in commercial reporting and financial planning & analysis, currently serving as the Commercial Reporting and FP&A Manager at pladis Global since December 2016, leading a team of six in India and implementing advanced reporting systems utilizing Excel 2016/365. Prior to this role, Gary spent nearly a decade at H.J. Heinz Company, where responsibilities evolved from Sales Finance Analyst to Business & Budgeting Performance Reporting Manager, playing a vital role in enhancing enterprise reporting structures and executing projects such as Contribution Margin reporting for the UK&I business. Gary's career began with foundational roles in customer operations and corporate support, showcasing a strong track record of process improvement and team leadership.