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Alex Smoker

Partner
Automotive & Diversified Industrials
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London, UK
alex.smoker@miramar.global

As Partner at Miramar Global Executive Search, Alex is dedicated to helping organizations unlock their potential by identifying, connecting and empowering exceptional leaders.

With almost a decade of experience in executive search, he has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to boards, CEOs  and senior leadership teams worldwide. He has led numerous C-suite and functional leadership searches across the industrial, automotive and technology sectors, supporting clients through transformation, innovation and growth.

At Miramar, Alex is one of the leaders of the global industrial and technology practice, collaborating across international offices to deliver senior executive appointments that drive long-term value creation. His approach combines rigorous global market mapping, sharp commercial insight and a strong focus on cultural alignment, underpinned by Miramar’s RISE leadership framework and Deepsky coaching platform.

Earlier in his career, Alex held roles in executive search and leadership consulting, where he developed expertise in building search strategies, advising on leadership selection and supporting organizational effectiveness.

Case Studies

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Automotive
Global Tier-1 Automotive Supplier – Procurement Leadership Appointments (Global)
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Automotive
Automotive
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Automotive
Multi-hire Leadership Project- Global Automotive
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Automotive
Automotive
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Automotive
Building World-Class Cybersecurity Leadership
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Automotive
Automotive

Insights

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What impact will software-defined vehicles have on the automotive industry’s talent challenges?
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What impact will software-defined vehicles have on the automotive industry’s talent challenges?
What impact will software-defined vehicles have on the automotive industry’s talent challenges?