Stephen A. Smith
- Director of Information Governance
- Washington, D.C.
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Stephen guides organizations through the evolving landscape of global information governance.
With more than 28 years of experience, Stephen A. Smith is a seasoned information governance and records management professional. He has a proven track record of policy development, program implementation, and cross-functional leadership across domestic and international operations.
Stephen develops and implements robust records retention schedules, drives change management initiatives, and delivers cost-effective solutions that mitigate risk and enhance data quality. His knowledge spans e-discovery, privacy, and the application of international records management and data quality standards, such as ISO 15489, ISO 8000, and ISO 9001.
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of North Texas, M.S., Library and Information Sciences
- Brigham Young University, B.A., Japanese Language and Literature
Related Employment
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, King of Prussia, PA, Sr. Manager, Information Governance, July 2019-2025
- Jabil Circuit, Inc., St. Petersburg, FL, Sr. Program Manager, Global Records Management, 2016-2019
- QVC, Inc., West Chester, PA, Manager, Corporate Records, 2005-2016
- CompUSA Inc., Dallas, TX, Records Manager, 2002-2005
- Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., Dallas, TX, Records Center Manager, 2000-2002
- Southwestern Financial Services Corporation, Dallas, TX, Central Records Manager, 1997-2000
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Association of Records Managers and Administrators (ARMA), Member, 1997-present
- Institute of Certified Records Managers (ICRM), Member, 2008-present
- Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), Member, 2016-present
- International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Member, 2023-present