Bryan Smith:
Founder, South Wilson Consulting
About Bryan Smith:
Bryan brings over 15 years of experience driving innovation, brand, and product growth across global enterprises including Bridgestone and Jack Daniel’s, as well as through consulting engagements spanning multiple industries and public-sector organizations. Throughout his career, he has led numerous product launches, built and scaled corporate innovation teams, secured significant corporate investment in startups, and driven integrated digital and traditional marketing communications.
Bryan developed a strong passion for entrepreneurship during his eight years at Bridgestone, where he led business strategy initiatives and built a 12-person product team focused on commercializing new, software-driven mobility solutions. Earlier in his career at Bridgestone and Jack Daniel’s, he spearheaded major product launches, managed large-scale advertising campaigns, and led high-profile sports marketing activations, including the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
Bryan currently serves as Director of Marketing at GEODIS, where he focuses on growth strategy, portfolio positioning, and go-to-market execution within a complex, global logistics organization.
Originally from Vienna, Virginia, Bryan now resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and children. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, hiking, and playing tennis.
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