Aaron Smith

About Me

“As an experienced executive with a strong background in governance, I bring over 20 years of strategic leadership in high-growth sectors such as commercial vehicles, capital equipment, petroleum, and mining. My career is defined by my ability to drive transformational change, optimise business operations, and foster strong stakeholder relationships across diverse industries. I have held senior executive roles, including CEO and Managing Director, and have served on Boards, where I contributed to shaping organisational strategy, driving operational improvements, and navigating complex business challenges. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership in managing large teams, overseeing multi-site operations, and delivering systems, processes, and procedures for both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability. I am passionate about mentoring future leaders and promoting ethical governance. With a focus on driving business success through strategic oversight, financial acumen, and a servant leadership approach, I ensure businesses thrive sustainably while balancing commercial objectives with ethical responsibility. I am currently open to contract executive and governance roles where I can leverage my extensive experience to create long-term value for organisations and their stakeholders. Key skills I bring to an organisation: 🔹 Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to steer organisations through growth and transformation, aligning strategy with business goals and market opportunities. 🔹 Financial Acumen & Governance: Expertise in financial management, risk mitigation, and ensuring strong governance frameworks that support transparency and accountability. 🔹 Stakeholder Engagement: Building trusted relationships with stakeholders, including boards, customers, supply partners and regulatory bodies, to drive alignment and sustainable business practices. 🔹 Change Management & Transformation: Leading organisational change and restructuring to optimise operations, improve profitability, and build high-performance cultures. 🔹 Ethical Leadership: Prioritising ethical decision-making, transparency, and accountability in all business dealings. I am keen to explore new opportunities and would welcome the chance to connect with individuals and organisations to discuss how I can contribute my expertise in executive leadership and governance, fostering positive change and driving organisational success.”