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David Smoley

Cheerleader · DISC type Is
Advisor at Good Growth Capital
📍 United States

David Smoley is a technology advisor and former CIO with over 30 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformations at multinational companies including Apple, AstraZeneca, GE, and Flex. He earned a BS from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

He has spoken on his experiences with hands-on digital transformation and shared best practices for collaborating with startups. He has a particular interest in mentorship, stressing the value of seeking guidance and building strong professional relationships to attract, keep, and grow talent.

He is an inductee into the CIO Hall of Fame and a recipient of the Fisher-Hopper Prize for Lifetime Achievement in CIO Leadership from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Advisor
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How David shows up

Affable
Listener
Vocal & Expressive

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics David cares about

Digital Transformation
He has extensive, hands-on experience leading technology-driven change and has spoken about its contextual importance on the "Enterprise Software Innovators" podcast.
Enterprise Innovation
As a CIO, he focused on being an early advocate for innovation and has discussed best practices for how large companies can successfully collaborate with startups.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Advisor
Good Growth Capital
7-2022
Digital Leadership Board member
ICONIQ Capital
CxO Advisory Board
Menlo Ventures
9-2019 - 11-2022
Vice President
Apple
Chief Information Officer
AstraZeneca
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1987 - 1989
MBA
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
8-1981 - 6-1985
BS
Clemson University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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