Andrew Smith (military officer)
# Andrew Smith (military officer)

Rear-Admiral Andrew (Andy) Smith is a former Royal Canadian Navy officer. Smith was the former Chief of Military Personnel and Chief of Transformation, until retiring in 2013 to move to a senior role with Public Works and Government Services Canada.

## Military career

### Chief of Transformation

Following his tenure as CMP, Smith was appointed Chief of Transformation. In this role, he would be the senior military leader responsible for the Defence Renewal Plan.

## Awards and decorations

Smith's personal awards and decorations include the following: (Ribbons centre)

| Description | Notes |
| - | - |
| Order of Military Merit (CMM) | Appointed Commander (CMM) on 27 September 2011 Appointed Officer (OMM) on 03 October 2001 |
| South-West Asia Service Medal | with AFGHANISTAN Clasp |
| Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal | Decoration awarded in 2012 Canadian version |
| Canadian Forces Decoration (CD) | with two Clasp for 32 years of services |

## Post-military career

In June 2013, Smith announced he was retiring from the military and would be appointed as the Associate Assistant Deputy Minister (Real Property) at Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).

