Tim J. Smith

Timothy John Smith, Baron Smith of Ranmoor CBE is a British business executive and government adviser involved in the food industry. After Express Dairies merged with Arla Foods in 2003, holding the position until April 2007.

Food Standards Agency (2008–2012) In March 2008, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) appointed Smith as its CEO, making him responsible for the day-to-day running of the agency.

In October 2018, Smith was hired by Pret a Manger as a food safety adviser, and given the role of reviewing its safety policies after several allergen incidents. Smith's review included an overhaul of their allergen procedures. In May 2019, Smith was appointed to the board of Pret a Manger as a non-executive director. he became chair in 2021. on August 30, 2022, serving alongside Victoria Prentis, and then Mark Spencer. In March 2025, Smith was announced as a member of the UK government's Food Strategy Advisory Board. He continues to be Cranswick chairman.

School boards and non-profits In 2017 Smith became a trustee and board member of Farm Africa. As of 2023, he was chair of the non-profit's Fundraising Committee. having been appointed in April 2019.

Recognition In 2022 he was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to agriculture, food, and drink trade policy.