Jerry Neely is the former President, Chairman, and CEO of Smith International (Fortune 500, www.smith.com, ticker symbol SII). Smith International, Inc. is a leading worldwide supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas exploration and production industry, the petrochemical industry and other industrial markets operating through four business units, M-I SWACO, Smith Technologies, Smith Services and Wilson. Smith International has revenues exceeding $12 Billion, 60% of which originate outside of the United States. Mr. Neely maintains a board seat as a Director of Smith.
Mr. Neely currently sits on the Board of Trustees for the University of Southern California (USC), and is a Director at the Norris Cancer Hospital in Los Angeles. In the past he served as a Director for Security Pacific Corp., Avery Products, Pertec Computer Corp., and The American Petroleum Institute. Mr. Neely is a member of the World Presidents Organization and Beta Gamma Sigma, and is a past recipient of the USC School of Business Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award.
Mr. Neely graduated from the University of Southern California in 1961 with a BS in Business Administration and Industrial Management. He was born and continues to reside in Southern California.