Jeffrey Smith
Director/Board Member at
KENVUE INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
Mr. Jeffrey C. Smith is a Managing Member, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer at Starboard Value LP. Mr. Smith is currently the Chairman of the Board of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. and serves on the Board of Perrigo Company plc. Prior to founding Starboard Value LP, Mr. Smith was a Partner Managing Director of Ramius LLC, a subsidiary of the Cowen Group, Inc., and the Chief Investment Officer for the funds that comprised the Value and Opportunity investment platform. Mr. Smith was also a member of Cowen’s Operating Committee and Cowen’s Investment Committee. Prior to joining Ramius in January 1998, he served as Vice President of Strategic Development and a member of the Board of Directors of The Fresh Juice Company, Inc. Mr. Smith began his career in the Mergers and Acquisitions department at Société Générale. Mr. Smith was formerly Chairman of the Board of Darden Restaurants, Inc. and Phoenix Technologies Ltd. and formerly on the Boards of Yahoo! Inc., Quantum Corporation, Office Depot, Inc., Regis Corporation, Surmodics, Inc., Zoran Corporation, Actel Corporation, Kensey Nash Corp., S1 Corp and the Fresh Juice Company. Mr. Smith graduated from The Wharton School of Business at The University of Pennsylvania, where he received a B.S. in Economics.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
KENVUE, INC. -.--% | 21/05/2026 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 30/06/2026 |
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Jeffrey Smith active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| KENVUE INC. | Director/Board Member | 05/03/2025 |
Infocus Capital Partners
 Infocus Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance InFocus Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and life sciences sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements and acts as a co-investor. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Cyxtera Holdings LLC | President | - |
Mundo Merger Sub 1, Inc. | President | - |
Starboard Value GP LLC
 Starboard Value GP LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Empire Education Group, Inc.
 Empire Education Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates post-secondary cosmetology schools | Director/Board Member | - |
Starboard Value LP
 Starboard Value LP Investment ManagersFinance Starboard Value invests primarily, although not exclusively, in the securities of US public companies they believe are deeply undervalued by the marketplace and likely to experience a significant appreciation in value as a result of operational improvements or a change in ownership, corporate direction or management or improved corporate governance. The firm typically conducts a thorough analysis of management, capital structure and corporate governance related issues, valuing the company using a traditional, fundamental, and value-based approach. Starboard Value is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2011 |
Former positions of Jeffrey Smith
| Companies | Position | End |
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| RB GLOBAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 06/11/2024 |
| CYXTERA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 27/03/2023 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 31 |
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The Fresh Juice Co., Inc.
 The Fresh Juice Co., Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Markets and distributes frozen juices | Distribution Services |
Office Depot LLC
 Office Depot LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates as an online platform that sells office supplies, computers and printers | Retail Trade |
Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes electronic components | Distribution Services |
Quantum Corp.
 Quantum Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Designs and manufactures computer storage devices | Electronic Technology |
Regis Corp.
 Regis Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Owns, franchises and operates beauty salons | Consumer Services |
Papa John's International, Inc.
 Papa John's International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises pizza delivery and restaurants | Consumer Services |
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
 Darden Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a full-service dining restaurant | Consumer Services |
Microsemi SoC Corp.
 Microsemi SoC Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures embedded processors | Electronic Technology |
DSM Biomedical, Inc.
 DSM Biomedical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, develops, and manufactures proprietary line of absorbable medical devices | Health Technology |
Zoran Corp.
 Zoran Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and markets integrated circuits and related products | Electronic Technology |
Yahoo!, Inc.
 Yahoo!, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a digital media company that delivers personalized digital content and experiences across devices | Technology Services |
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc.
 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells used industrial and refurbishment equipment | Distribution Services |
Surmodics, Inc.
 Surmodics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides surface modification and in vitro diagnostic technology services to the healthcare industry | Health Technology |
S1 Corp.
 S1 Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Operates as security solutions company | Technology Services |
Register.com, Inc.
 Register.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides Internet domain registration services | Technology Services |
SG Cowen Asset Management
 SG Cowen Asset Management Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice | Finance |
Cowen Investment Management LLC
 Cowen Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cowen Investment Management invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of biopharmaceutical and healthcare services. It provides financing for early and late stage capital requirements. Cowen Investment Management reorganized its healthcare operating segments on December 1, 2023, by combining Cowen Healthcare Investments into a single segment called Blue Owl Healthcare Opportunities Advisors LLC. | Finance |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
 Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates automotive parts and accessories stores | Retail Trade |
Starboard Value GP LLC
Starboard Value GP LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Jotter Technologies, Inc.
 Jotter Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software for the Internet | Technology Services |
Empire Education Group, Inc.
Empire Education Group, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates post-secondary cosmetology schools | Consumer Services |
Starboard Value LP
Starboard Value LP Investment ManagersFinance Starboard Value invests primarily, although not exclusively, in the securities of US public companies they believe are deeply undervalued by the marketplace and likely to experience a significant appreciation in value as a result of operational improvements or a change in ownership, corporate direction or management or improved corporate governance. The firm typically conducts a thorough analysis of management, capital structure and corporate governance related issues, valuing the company using a traditional, fundamental, and value-based approach. Starboard Value is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Finance |
Perrigo Co. Plc
 Perrigo Co. Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Infocus Capital Partners
Infocus Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance InFocus Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and life sciences sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements and acts as a co-investor. | Finance |
Starboard Value Acquisition Corp.
 Starboard Value Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Cyxtera Technologies, Inc.
 Cyxtera Technologies, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data center colocation and interconnection services | Technology Services |
Mundo Merger Sub 1, Inc. | |
Cyxtera Holdings LLC | |
Kenvue, Inc.
 Kenvue, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells healthcare products which includes cosmetics, drugs and medical devices | Consumer Non-Durables |
RB Global, Inc.
 RB Global, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for buyers & sellers of commercial assets, vehicles and provides auction services | Technology Services |
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