Tracie Smith is a distinguished M&A professional with over 20 years of expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, and strategic planning. She is currently serving as a Senior Advisor for M&A Leadership Council.

Throughout her career, Tracie has directed over $500 million in M&A transactions and successfully led more than 15 integrations, consistently driving value creation and alignment with corporate goals. Tracie's strategic acumen and operational insights have empowered her to navigate and execute complex M&A transactions, from strategy through seamless integration.

Her career includes impactful tenures with leading organizations such as Maersk, Google, Oracle, and Puppet, where she has demonstrated her skill in managing intricate, cross-functional M&A processes. At Maersk, she was pivotal in advancing the platform-centric integration strategy, conducting deep-dive sessions with acquired companies to identify critical synergies. As Senior Director of Deal Strategy Operations at Puppet, she optimized workflows to streamline M&A processes and approval cycles.

Tracie's journey began in the legal field, which laid a strong foundation in contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management. At Oracle, where she spent over a decade, she played a crucial role in North America’s deal strategy, approving $400M+ in revenue-generating deals and ensuring alignment with corporate policies. Known for her ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and streamline integration frameworks, Tracie remains committed to driving strategic partnerships and enhancing competitive positioning in dynamic markets.