Ashley Smith
Every operational decision should begin with the customer-driven by shared purpose and delivered by accountable teams committed to execution.
Every operational decision should begin with the customer-driven by shared purpose and delivered by accountable teams committed to execution.
Ashley Smith is the Vice President of Global Operations at Verathon, leading all aspects of supply chain, manufacturing, technical service, and distribution across the company’s global footprint. A member of the Executive Leadership Team, she plays a pivotal role in aligning operational strategy with Verathon’s business growth objectives, ensuring that people, processes, and priorities are aligned to scale with the business and deliver sustained value to customers.
Ashley brings over 20 years of experience across the aerospace, consumer electronics, and medical technology sectors. Before joining Verathon, she served as VP/GM at Crane Aerospace & Electronics, with full P&L responsibility and leadership across operations, engineering, and commercial strategy. Prior to that role, she led manufacturing engineering, quality, and program management, driving cross-functional execution and operational improvements across global sites. Her earlier experience at Apple and Northrop Grumman spanned operations, engineering, program leadership, and digital transformation, supporting global process improvements and cross-functional initiatives. Ashley holds a master’s in Product Design and Development and a bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University.
What do you enjoy the most about being part of the Verathon team?
Verathon’s people-first culture and strong sense of alignment really stand out. There’s an authenticity here. There’s a real consistency between what we say we value and how we operate day to day. That creates a high-trust environment where collaboration is natural, and everyone is focused on delivering meaningful outcomes to our customers. It’s the kind of culture where people want to do their best work, and that’s powerful.
What are you most excited about for Verathon’s future?
As Verathon grows, we have a real opportunity to evolve how operations supports the business-scaling effectively through a mix of in-house capabilities and strong contract manufacturing partnerships. What excites me is the chance to build the right structure and executional focus to support that growth while staying centered on delivering value to our customers.
How would you describe the perfect weekend?
Spending time outdoors with my family, skiing in the winter, hiking or gardening in the summer, and making space for great food, wine tasting, or travel. I’m happiest when I’m exploring new places or just relaxing with my husband, our two kids, and our dogs, Bob and Victoria.