As iRobot’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kiran Smith leads iRobot’s global marketing team, driving consumer marketing strategy in the U.S. and overseas. She has been with iRobot since August 2020. A computer scientist turned marketer, Kiran was most recently CEO of Arnold Worldwide, a leading global creative advertising agency headquartered in Boston, delivering services across various consumer verticals. Before Arnold, Kiran held several brand marketing leadership roles at Brookstone, Stride Rite, and two of the largest supermarket chains in the U.S. In addition, Kiran has a strong background in professional services. Earlier in her career, Kiran held leadership positions at Accenture and Alliance Consulting Group, providing strategic planning and analysis to propel the growth and diversification of several iconic global brands and Fortune 500 companies. Kiran holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Bucknell University and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.