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Don Smith is an experienced risk and insurance professional currently serving as Principal Advisor Risk at New Zealand Defence Force since September 2022. Previous positions include Executive Manager Underwriting & Portfolio and Executive Manager, Product at Suncorp New Zealand, where notable achievements included leading a successful Personal Insurance portfolio and contributing to Vero NZ's award-winning SumExtra. Don also held various leadership roles in consulting and business development, including Director at SEEN Safety, Mentor at Lightning Lab, and Executive in Residence at Creative HQ. With an MBA from the University of Otago and further education from Harvard Business School, Don has demonstrated expertise in strategy, innovation, and product management across multiple industries.