Chris Smith is a seasoned executive with over two decades of leadership in logistics, automation, and operations across North and South America. With a proven ability to scale high-performing teams and drive transformational results, Chris has led multi-million-dollar projects in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments.
Most recently, Chris served as Vice President of Project Delivery for HAI Robotics USA, where he held full P&L responsibility and built the entire U.S. operations team from the ground up. Under his leadership, the team expanded tenfold, implemented a KPI-driven project delivery framework, and increased U.S. revenue by 1900%. His initiatives significantly improved operational independence from headquarters, enhanced cross-regional collaboration, and reduced delivery costs by 20% year-over-year.
Previously, Chris held key leadership roles at KPI Integrated Solutions, Designed Conveyor Systems, Vanderlande Industries, and Swisslog. He is widely recognized for his strategic mindset, hands-on leadership style, and deep technical expertise in material handling systems, software integration, and customer-centric project design. He has a strong track record of improving customer satisfaction, optimizing processes, and fostering high-retention teams.
Chris holds an Executive MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute and a bachelor’s in computer science with a minor in Business Management. His approach blends strategic vision with operational excellence, delivering measurable value and sustainable growth.
