Jonathan Smith is head of the Retail, Apparel & Luxury Goods Practice in Europe and leads the Consumer Goods & Services Practice in the U.K. He is also a member of the Board Services Practice and leads the Sports Business Practice in the U.K.
He has recruited chief executives and other senior executives for many leading retail, leisure, business service and consumer products companies in the U.K. and internationally. He also recruits chairman and non-executive directors across a broad range of industries.
Previously, Jonathan spent seven years in strategy consultancy primarily with Bain and Co, where he advised U.K. and international companies on corporate and business unit strategy. After several years at J Sainsbury plc he joined the Board of Somerfield plc as group development director.
He is a graduate of Bristol University and attended the London Business School. Jonathan is a former international hockey player.