Ian Smith

Council Member at University of South Australia

Mr Ian Smith is the founding partner of corporate and political advisory firm Bespoke Approach, working with national and international blue-chip companies. He is also a Senior Adviser to Albright Stonebridge Group, a Washington-based strategy consultancy. Ian is deeply involved in refugee advocacy, chairing Barefoot to Boots, a charity assisting refugee camps and their host communities. He is a Director of Developing East Arnhem Limited, a not-for-profit company driving the remote region’s economic development. Ian is the United Kingdom’s Honorary Consul for South Australia and the Deputy Chair of Prince’s Trust Australia, founded by his Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. Ian is a director of Adelaide United Football Club and chairs its Advisory Board. He became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in June 2018.

Timeline

  • Council Member

    Current role