Peter Smith - Executive Director Product Stewardship

Peter Smith completed his academic studies at the Universities of London (Imperial College) and Sheffield, graduating with a Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry in 1985.

Upon graduation, Peter began his career in the consumer goods industry working in the Research & Development Department at Procter & Gamble.  During his 27 years’ experience at P&G, Peter has worked in a wide range of product categories (ranging from toothpaste to laundry detergents to  Cosmetics  and, most recently, Pet Food).  

He has extensive experience across the different R&D disciplines and has worked in the UK, Italy, and Belgium.

Peter is married and has two school-aged children.

Peter Smith joined Cefic in January 2012 as Director Executive of Product Stewardship Programme.