Adrian Burke

As Vice President of Global Facilities, Adrian plays a vital role in the modernization of the Smith’s facility infrastructure. His meticulous planning and strong attention to detail help ensure our facilities around the world have the resources needed to implement innovative and unparalleled supply chain programs for our customers.

Adrian joined Smith in 2026, bringing more than four decades of logistics, supply chain, facility, and government-contracting experience to the role. He began his career as a Logistics Officer in the United States Marine Corps, taking on a variety of directorial roles before being named Commanding Officer of the Defense Logistics Agency’s western global distribution hub.

Since hanging up his Marine uniform, Adrian has supported numerous industries within the private sector, gaining valuable international logistics experience. He has furthered his skills and knowledge across a broad array of areas, working in logistics, supplier base, infrastructure, and distribution networks to ensure node and mode optimization for critical product lines.

“Smith’s reputation in the market sets us apart from our competition,” said Adrian. “As the growth of the semiconductor marketplace impacts an increasing number of strategic industries, Smith continues to automate and drive efficiency within our best-in-class backbone of warehouses, test labs, and office spaces.”

Outside the office, Adrian enjoys spending time with his family, taking long rides on his road bike, spending time outdoors, and watching college football.