Deep expertise in technology organization design, management and cost takeout
30+ years of experience in industry and consulting
Fellow of the U.K. Institute of Administrative Management
New York
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Brian Smith is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Performance Improvement in New York. He specializes in technology organization design, management and cost takeout. His primary areas of concentration are business process and information technology outsourcing relating to restructuring and transformation.
With more than 30 years of industry and consulting experience, Mr. Smith has served in executive roles at banks, for a service provider, and as an advisor. He has worked with clients across a range of industries, including energy, financial services and technology.
Mr. Smith’s notable assignments include designing and implementing technology solutions, including strategy, governance, third-party risk management and outsourcing.
Prior to joining A&M, Mr. Smith spent over three years with CSC in New York, where he most recently served as Industry General Manager for banking and capital markets.
Previously, Mr. Smith spent over seven years with TPI, where he led the BPO practice and implemented service management and governance solutions for clients. Additionally, he served in leadership roles at The Citigroup Private Bank and American Express Bank.
Mr. Smith earned a BBA from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. He is a fellow of the U.K. Institute of Administrative Management and serves as a Director of the University of Strathclyde USA Foundation and The American Scottish Foundation.
Alvarez & Marsal conducted a survey of leading outsourcing vendors in the summer of 2024 to ascertain new approaches to respond to an evolving marketplace.
Managing Director Brian Smith and Senior Advisor Simon Tarsh explores how vendor management has evolved from basic contract oversight to a strategic driver of innovation and value creation, helping organizations minimize risks and optimize service delivery.
In today’s volatile geopolitical climate, adapting to emerging trends is essential for maintaining business continuity and financial stability. Geopolitical uncertainties — ranging from trade conflicts to regional instabilities — pose significant operational and financial challenges.
We are pleased to share the inaugural Alvarez & Marsal Distress Alert Southeast Asia report, a significant milestone in our effort to generate insights into the region’s distress market.
