Ian D. Smith is the Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Seafoods. Ian joined Clearwater in May 2010, with over 38 years of international experience in the food and consumer products industry. Prior to joining Clearwater, Ian held senior leadership positions at the Campbell Soup Company in Canada, the United States and China. Prior to his time at Campbell’s, Ian held various marketing, sales and international business development positions with Allergan, Colgate-Palmolive and the Gillette Company. Ian has held various director roles (both past and present) on several boards and advisory councils focused on international trade and public policy, including the Business Council of Canada, Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council of the Asia Pacific Foundation, and Rabobank’s North America Agribusiness Advisory Board. Ian is two-time graduate of McGill University, holding a BA in Economics and an MBA. He is currently attending the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program (Halifax) which will conclude in June 2026. In addition to being a former Captain in the Canadian Army Reserve, Ian has served as Honorary Colonel for 36 Combat Engineer Regiment in Nova Scotia since 2019.