Smith Leadership
Meet the leaders behind Smith’s momentum and vision
Our global leadership team embodies the entrepreneurial spirit that has propelled us to success for more than four decades. With an average tenure exceeding 20 years, Smith’s executives continue to innovate and drive us forward.
View full profile of founder Robert Ackerley
Robert Ackerley
Co-Founder and Director
Bob's passion for sustainability, technology, and developing homegrown IT solutions keeps Smith and his other enterprises always fresh, always growing.
View full profile of founder Leland Ackerley
Leland Ackerley
Co-Founder and Director
For Lee, it’s all about keeping people happy. Everything is constantly changing—except for Smith’s business relationships and integrity.
CEO Spotlight
Smith’s leadership stems from our ability to continually adapt to the everchanging needs of the technology industry. With a focus on service, integrity, and entrepreneurialism, we ensure our customers can rely on us for the market expertise, global reach, and framework for quality excellence that they’ve come to expect from Smith.
Nick Bedford
Chief Executive Officer
Leadership Insights
View Hidden Treasure in Your Server Racks: Top Priorities When Decommissioning Your Data Center
Oct 07, 2025
Hidden Treasure in Your Server Racks: Top Priorities When Decommissioning Your Data Center
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View Interview With Todd Snow: Existing Solutions for Excess Inventory
Dec 11, 2024
Interview With Todd Snow: Existing Solutions for Excess Inventory
During electronica Munich 2024, Todd Snow, Vice President of Global Purchasing at Smith, shared some insights and best practices with our...
View Interview With Todd Burke: The Evolving Role of the Independent Distributor
Dec 11, 2024
Interview With Todd Burke: The Evolving Role of the Independent Distributor
Todd Burke, President of Global Business Development at Smith, sat down with Alix Paultre from Supply Chain Connect during electronica Munich 2024 to...
