Julian Smith is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in senior financial roles across various organizations. Currently serving as an Independent Director, Julian previously held key positions at Kingfisher plc, including Group Finance Director and Finance Director for Offer & Supply Chain, where responsibilities included overseeing financial control and global finance processes. Prior to Kingfisher, Julian served as Corporate Finance Director at Dixons Carphone, playing a significant role in strategic development and mergers. Additional experience includes leadership roles at Unieuro, Dixons Retail, and TXU, along with an early career in audit management at Touche Ross. Julian holds an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, is a Chartered Accountant, and possesses a BSc in Economics and Geography from UCL.