Gary B. Smith
President, CEO at Ciena Corporation
Sits on 2 boards. Last updated September 28, 2026
Time on boards
- Boards served
- 2
- Current seats
- 2
- Board service
- 5 years
- Director since
- 2023
5 years of board service in total across 2 boards, counting each seat separately. Longest: Ciena Corporation, 3 years.
Chief executive roles
Shareholder support
Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.
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Ciena Corporation March 26, 202698.9%
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Planet Labs PBC July 10, 202599.8%
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Ciena Corporation March 30, 202396.1%
Insider trades
All notable trades →From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.
| Date | Company | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $298.16 | $880,155 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $348.02 | $1,027,356 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $369.66 | $1,091,238 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −2,985 | $348.80 | $1,041,168 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −3,102 | $348.80 | $1,081,978 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −1,743 | $348.80 | $607,958 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Shares withheld for tax | −937 | $348.80 | $326,826 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $330.18 | $974,691 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $362.90 | $1,071,281 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $447.78 | $1,321,847 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $379.81 | $1,121,199 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $421.10 | $1,243,087 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Planet Labs PBC | Grant or award | +6,479 | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Planet Labs PBC | Grant or award | +2,160 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Ciena Corporation | Open-market sale | −2,952 | $468.83 | $1,383,986 |
Questions about Gary B. Smith
What boards is Gary B. Smith on?
Gary B. Smith sits on the boards of Ciena Corporation and Planet Labs PBC.
What company is Gary B. Smith the CEO of?
Gary B. Smith is President, CEO of Ciena Corporation.
How long has Gary B. Smith served on boards?
Our records show at least 5 years of board service across 2 boards, the earliest from 2023.
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