Isla Smith

Isla Smith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Currently serving as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair and Senior Global Innovation Manager at Robert Walters since January 2018, Isla is responsible for shaping the global innovation strategy while actively participating in the ED&I Council. Previous roles include Global Innovation Manager and Innovation Consultant at Harnham, as well as Account Delivery Manager in the Corporate Accounts division, managing relationships with major UK organizations. Additional experience encompasses positions at CoStar Group as Account Manager in PropTech, True North Human Capital Limited as Senior In-House Recruiter, and SEC Recruitment in various roles focusing on analytics and technology. Isla began a career in the mortgage sector as a Mortgage Consultant with Countrywide Mortgage Services and as an Independent Mortgage Consultant with Rainbow Mortgages. Education was completed at The Ravensbourne School from 1994 to 2001.