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Martin Smith

Director of Business Development - BlueRiver/Aptovision, Semtech
Fort Collins, Colorado,United States
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Martin Smith's Overview

Total Experience33 years
CompanySemtech
CountryUnited States

Martin Smith is a results-oriented and strategic business leader with over 15 years of experience in driving growth, operational excellence, and market expansion, primarily within the technology and financial services sectors. Holding an MBA with a specialization in Finance and Strategy, Martin excels at translating complex business challenges into actionable plans and leading cross-functional teams to execute them effectively. He has a proven track record of developing and implementing innovative business models, optimizing P&L performance, and forging strong stakeholder relationships. Martin is passionate about leveraging data analytics for decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within organizations.

Professional Summary

Martin Smith's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Semtech - Director of Business Development - BlueRiver/Aptovision (2022 to Present)
SDVoE Alliance - Secretary, SDVoE Board (2022 to Present)
Liberty AV Solutions - Director Business Development (2019 to 2022)
Inneos - Director Of Global Business Development AMR, EMEA, and APAC (2017 to 2019)
Omron Electronic Components- Americas - Director of Marketing (2010 to 2014)
Agilent - New Product Program Manager (2000 to 2002)
Omron Electronic Components- Americas - Sales Engineer (1995 to 2000)

Notable Achievements

Scaled SaaS Product Revenue by 200%

Led the strategic pivot and GTM (Go-To-Market) strategy for a key SaaS product, resulting in a 200% revenue increase and 150% user base growth over a two-year period through targeted marketing, sales channel optimization, and product enhancements.

Executed Successful Post-Merger Integration

Spearheaded the operational and cultural integration of a newly acquired €50M company, achieving full synergy targets within 12 months and retaining 95% of key talent, ensuring a seamless transition and value realization.

Secured £10M Series B Funding

Developed the investment thesis, pitch deck, and financial models that successfully secured £10 million in Series B funding from leading venture capital firms, enabling accelerated product development and international expansion.

Implemented Global Cost Optimization Program

Designed and rolled out a global cost optimization program across 10 international offices, delivering annual savings of £5M while improving operational efficiency by 18% through process re-engineering and technology adoption.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration - MBA, High Tech Management

University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

MBA, Technology and Innovation Management

University of Colorado Boulder

BSEE, Emphasis on Optoelectronics

University of Colorado Boulder

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Company Overview

Semtech
Total employees1320
HeadquartersCamarillo
Founded1960

Semtech Corporation is a leading global supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms. They are known for their LoRa® long-range, low-power wireless platform, a key technology for the Internet of Things (IoT). Semtech's diverse product portfolio also includes solutions for signal integrity, power management, circuit protection, and optical data transport, serving a wide range of markets including industrial, enterprise computing, communications, and consumer electronics. Their innovations enable customers to develop smarter, more connected, and sustainable products.

Semtech Stock Information
Semtech, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol SMTC. The company went public on June 30, 1967

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