Brian Smith

SVP of Business Development

With extensive experience in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, Brian has consistently driven growth and innovation across major beverage brands like Pabst Brewing Co., Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Coors Brewing Company, Red Bull, and Nabisco.

Meet Brian Smith

Brian Smith brings a unique blend of expertise, passion, and dedication to his role as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Protis Global.

A “people-first” leader, Brian’s enthusiasm for recruitment is rooted in his genuine love for connecting people and businesses. For him, recruitment is all about the individuals and the relationships behind the scenes.

His philosophy is simple: each interaction should leave a positive impact, and each placement should drive meaningful success for clients and candidates alike. He is dedicated to finding top talent and delivering value through every stage of the recruitment process, aiming to help clients grow their businesses with consistency and purpose.

Brian combines a focus on people and business to drive Protis Global’s North Star of building companies and changing lives. His commitment to building companies extends beyond his work. He serves on the Board of Beat the Streets Chicago, where he helps empower young people through community engagement and contributes to the industry as a guest lecturer at the Dedman School of Hospitality.

He holds a BS in Economics and History from Florida State University.