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Brad Smith

Brad Smith

2018 Inductee

Brad Smith is chairman and chief executive officer of Intuit. Under Brad’s leadership, Intuit has transformed from a North American desktop software company to a global, cloud-based product and platform company.

Intuit powers prosperity for 46 million customers around the world with its flagship products – QuickBooks, TurboTax and Mint – improving the financial lives of consumers, self-employed, and small businesses.  
Brad joined Intuit in 2003 and held a series of executive positions during a five-year rise through the company where he successfully led several of its major businesses. He was named Intuit’s president and chief executive officer in January 2008, and became chairman of the board of directors in January 2016. 
During his tenure as CEO, Intuit has continued to grow and thrive, while consistently being recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. Intuit has placed on the Fortune Best Companies to Work For list each year, ranking #13 in the United States in 2018, as well as being ranked the #1 best place to work in India, Singapore, and Canada in 2017. Brad is ranked among the top CEOs in the United States by Fortune, coming in at #6 on their list of top CEOs.
Brad was born in Huntington, West Virginia, and grew up in nearby Kenova. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Marshall University in West Virginia and a master's degree in management from Aquinas College in Michigan.
Brad lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife. They have two daughters in college.