Jerry Smart, Managing Director

An IT professional with over 35 years experience, predominantly in the IBM mainframe arena, Jerry has spent the last 24 years focusing on the provision of technical services for large enterprise systems.

Having initially trained in accountancy, Jerry moved into IT in the early '70s. He worked with the British Printing Industry Federation to develop new computer systems to reduce industry waste. In 1980 he joined Avis Europe to manage the development of new customer marketing systems.

He joined service provider Coveford Data Systems in 1984 as Account Manager, then UK Business Manager. Jerry subsequently integrated the UK and Swiss operations.

Invited to join B & M in 1993, his primary objective was to create an infrastructure and to build the newly formed business. He subsequently developed the marketing and human resources functions as well as taking responsibility for finance and legal. Jerry's current focus is on corporate development and in providing a challenging environment to enable staff to achieve and to be successful.

In his spare time, Jerry enjoys bridge, chess, photography and travelling.