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Gary Smith

Founder

Founder at Biopak

Dover Heights, New South Wales, Australia

FoundedBiopak

About

Gary Smith is an entrepreneur and investor who began his career in South Africa, where he built Personal Computer Imports (PCI) into a leading IT hardware business that supplied technology for national projects including the country's 1994 democratic election. After the company's JSE listing, he moved to Australia and co-founded BioPak, a sustainable foodservice packaging company, and was recognised as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Australia. He currently works as a self-employed investor and strategic advisor, taking on board roles, mentoring founders, and investing in growth businesses.

Founder at Biopak

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Experience

  1. Self-employedEntrepreneur, Investor & Strategic Advisorcurrent2026 β€” presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  2. BioPak Pty LtdCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer2008 β€” 2025Greater Sydney Area
  3. IP TradingCo Founder and Joint Managing Director2001 β€” 2005Greater Sydney Area
  4. SOFTLINE LimitedGroup Operations Director1997 β€” 1999City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  5. Personal Computer Importers Pty Limited (PCI)Founder / Managing Director – Personal Computer Imports (PCI)1987 β€” 1997City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Skills & more

EntrepreneurshipSustainability1StartupsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Circular EconomyGrowth StrategiesStart-up Consulting1Start-up Ventures1Supply Chain Consulting1Board of DirectorsNew Business Development76Business Strategy60
+12 moreSales ManagementOperations ManagementSupply ChainBusiness PlanningManufacturingKey Account ManagementStart-upsSupply Chain ManagementMentoringLeadershipNegotiationStrategy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gary Smith?
Gary Smith is an entrepreneur and investor who began his career in South Africa, where he built Personal Computer Imports (PCI) into a leading IT hardware business that supplied technology for national projects including the country's 1994 democratic election. After the company's JSE listing, he moved to Australia and co-founded BioPak, a sustainable foodservice packaging company, and was recognised as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Australia. He currently works as a self-employed investor and strategic advisor, taking on board roles, mentoring founders, and investing in growth businesses.
Where does Gary Smith work?
Gary Smith is Founder of Biopak.
What companies did Gary Smith found?
Gary Smith founded Biopak.
Where did Gary Smith go to school?
Gary Smith studied at University of the Witwatersrand (Computer Science & Mathematics (Not Completed)).

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