Robert Smith

Robert Smith has a diverse work experience in transit agencies and executive consulting. Robert is currently the Vice President of Client Relations at RATP Dev USA since April 2020. Prior to this role, they served as the Senior Vice President of Operations West at RATP Dev USA from September 2017 to April 2020.

In 2012, they founded their own consulting firm, Robert Smith & Associates, LLC, where they provided executive level management and consulting services to transit agencies. Robert offered expertise in areas such as interim management, executive coaching, operations management, business development solutions, and strategic planning.

Before starting their own company, Robert Smith held various leadership positions in transit agencies such as Chief Transit Officer at Chicago Transit Authority from October 2015 to July 2017, and Administrator and CEO at Maryland Transit Administration from June 2013 to May 2015.

Robert'searlier roles include Vice President of Operations at National Express Corporation from June 2005 to December 2011, Consultant at Central Florida Transportation Authority from December 2004 to May 2005, and Administrator at Maryland Transit Administration from July 2002 to November 2004.

Robert Smith started their career as the Vice President of Bus Operations at Chicago Transit Authority from December 1998 to July 2002. Prior to this, they worked at Ryder/ATE, Inc as a Senior Region Manager from August 1985 to December 1998.

Robert Smith has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Phoenix. Robert also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Political Science from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The exact start and end years of their education at both institutions are not provided.