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CEO of Planet which is a digital international payments company handling €46bn in multi-currency payments though Tourist VAT Refunds, DCC, Acquiring, Gateway and Payment Processing services with operations in over 65 countries, partnering with 500,000 merchants and 100 financial partners. Majority owned by Eurazeo, a leading listed European investment company, who acquired their majority stake from Exponent Private Equity in 2015 for €550m. Acquired Planet Payment and GB Tax Free in 2017 and 3C Payment in 2020.

Creating Vision & Strategies: As a Global General Manager, established Vision, Mission and Strategy for multiple large business units, new start-ups and Mid-size manufacturer. Led long range planning process delivering 5-year goals, P&L and short-term progress metrics. Embraced and inspired change through being a Servant Leader. Core team member or Leader for multiple strategic acquisitions, investments and integrations. Driving Significant Sales and Profitability: Continually produced financial sales and profit goals that exceed expectations. Created high performance culture encouraging risk taking balanced by thoughtful growth. Worked closely with cross-functional teams, with hands on ability to energize individuals to drive top line while optimizing the bottom line. Executed multiple organizational restructurings in alignment with newly established growth strategies. Leveraging Multi-channel Go-to-Market Expertise: Recognized as a compelling partner by focusing and understanding vendor and customer relationships and requirements with the objective to maximize both. Well versed in navigating through multi-channel distribution models including: Retail, E-tail, Mail Order, Independent Resellers and Wholesale Distribution

Steve Smith is a Founder/Manager at Grand Restaurant Investors Group, CEO at Lawrence Group, and Founder at Midtown Moto Complex and is based in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended University of Kansas between 1974 and 1979.