Acacia Casey Smith

About Acacia Casey Smith

I was named after an astronaut.True to this link, my life has been driven by an explorer spirit: one that has made me an insatiable learner, undeniably fond of personal growth, and a champion of betterment wherever I have the privilege to plant the flag. Unlike my namesake\'s forays into the stratosphere, my feet are firmly grounded here on Earth where I have built upon a foundation of Mathematics and Computer Science. I’m data-driven, client-focused, and am passionate about helping people and institutions arrive at sound strategic decisions. Currently, I serve as a trusted point of contact for institutional investors looking to conduct industry research, due diligence, and portfolio monitoring. I support and bolster the efforts of those executing key decisions in the research required by investment firms during each step of their acquisition and vetting processes. I have earned the trust of these stakeholders by delivering on tight timelines. Through exposure to this process, it has been my privilege to gain an understanding of how to quickly unravel the web of drivers, value-chain foci, and key players in a myriad of emerging and changing industries. Outside of my professional pursuits, the essence of adventure instilled within has led me to serve as a sea turtle conservationist in Costa Rica, pushed me in a pursuit of excellence as Captain of my college soccer team, and compelled me to depart from the beaten path to pursue my mathematics degree in the great Land Down Under. There will never be another cosmic pioneer like Kalpana Chawla (K.C.). I am grateful to have her as an inspiration - first in name, and now in life as I strive to make my own ripple throughout a very different kind of frontier: that of strategic thought in the world of industry and commerce.Professional Skills: Project Management | Client Servicing | Communications with C-levels, Managing Partners and Finance Professionals | Data Analytics | Coding in C, C#, Python, and MATLAB | UI and Game Development

Experience

1. Vice President of Professional Services

   CEPRES

   Oct 2024 — Present

   My focus is on continuously improving both our services and our clients\' experience to ensure measurable, long-term success. I work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth and efficiency, striving every day to make both our clients investment decision making process and our company better.As VP of Professional Services at CEPRES, a leading private markets technology platform, I lead a high-performing team that drives client success through seamless implementation and optimization of our solutions. I hire, mentor, and manage a talented group dedicated to delivering exceptional value to clients in private equity and investment management.

Education

• Ormond College, The University of Melbourne

  Soccer Team Captain

• Fossil Ridge High School

  4.0 GPA

• University of Melbourne

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Frank W. Cox High School

  4.16 GPA

• Ormond College, The University of Melbourne

  Head of Community and Philanthropy