Gary P. Smith
Chief Executive Officer at NEW PROVIDENCE ACQUISITION CORP. II
Profile
Gary P.
Smith is currently the Chief Executive Officer, CFO & Director at New Providence Acquisition Corp.
II since 2024.
He is also the Chief Executive Officer & Director at New Providence Acquisition Corp.
III since 2021.
Additionally, he holds positions as a Director at The First National Bank of Groton (New York), American Beverage Association, and Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute.
Prior to his current roles, he was the President & Chief Executive Officer of Big Red LLC (Texas) from 2007 to 2018.
He also served as the Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director at New Providence Acquisition Corp.
and as an Independent Director at TILT Holdings, Inc. from 2019 to 2020.
Before that, he was the Division President at PepsiCo Food Systems, Inc. from 1986 to 2000 and the Chief Operating Officer, EVP-Sales & Distribution at Red Bull North America, Inc. from 2000 to 2007.
Mr. Smith obtained an undergraduate degree from Mississippi State University and an MBA from the University of Dallas.
Gary P. Smith active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GROTON | Director/Board Member | - |
NEW PROVIDENCE ACQUISITION CORP. II | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-11-15 |
Annex Capital Group LLC
Annex Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Annex Capital Group LLC(Annex Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-11-18 |
American Beverage Association
American Beverage Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Beverage Association operates as a trade association that represents America's non-alcoholic beverage industry. It represents beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries. The firm also serves as liaison between the industry, government and the public, and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | Director/Board Member | - |
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance New Providence Acquisition Corp. III is a blank check company, which engages in effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 28, 2021, and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-31 |
Former positions of Gary P. Smith
Companies | Position | End |
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TILT HOLDINGS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-07-31 |
Big Red LLC (Texas)
Big Red LLC (Texas) Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Big Red, Inc. produces and distributes red soda products. It markets beverage brands like Diet Big Red, Big Blue, Big Red Vanilla Float, Big Peach, Big Pineapple, NuGrape, and Nesbitt?s products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-08-31 |
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Red Bull North America, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Red Bull North America, Inc. supplies energy drinks. It offers colas and beverages under Red Bull brand. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Chief Operating Officer | 2006-12-31 |
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Training of Gary P. Smith
Mississippi State University | Undergraduate Degree |
University of Dallas | Masters Business Admin |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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TILT HOLDINGS INC. | Process Industries |
NEW PROVIDENCE ACQUISITION CORP. II | Finance |
Private companies | 9 |
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The First National Bank of Groton (New York)
The First National Bank of Groton (New York) Major BanksFinance The First National Bank of Groton (New York) engages in the provision of banking and financial products and services. Its electronic banking services include NetTeller Online Banking, Bill Pay, Telephone Banking, Mobile Banking and Remote Deposit. The company was founded by Charles Perrigo and Dexter H. Marsh in 1865 and is headquartered in Groton, NY. | Finance |
PepsiCo Food Systems, Inc.
PepsiCo Food Systems, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., PepsiCo Food Systems, Inc. is a private company that distributes and supplies food equipment and related products to restaurants. The company is based in Memphis, TN. PepsiCo Food Systems was acquired by AmeriServe Food Distribution, Inc. from PepsiCo, Inc. on July 29, 1997 for $830 million. | Distribution Services |
Big Red LLC (Texas)
Big Red LLC (Texas) Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Big Red, Inc. produces and distributes red soda products. It markets beverage brands like Diet Big Red, Big Blue, Big Red Vanilla Float, Big Peach, Big Pineapple, NuGrape, and Nesbitt?s products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Annex Capital Group LLC
Annex Capital Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Annex Capital Group LLC(Annex Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Red Bull North America, Inc.
Red Bull North America, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Red Bull North America, Inc. supplies energy drinks. It offers colas and beverages under Red Bull brand. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
American Beverage Association
American Beverage Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Beverage Association operates as a trade association that represents America's non-alcoholic beverage industry. It represents beverage producers, distributors, franchise companies and support industries. The firm also serves as liaison between the industry, government and the public, and provides a unified voice in legislative and regulatory matters. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
New Providence Acquisition Corp.
New Providence Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance New Providence Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on May 28, 2019 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Finance |
Dr. Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute | |
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III
New Providence Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance New Providence Acquisition Corp. III is a blank check company, which engages in effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 28, 2021, and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Finance |
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