Robert F. Smith (investor)

Robert F. Smith
Born
Robert Frederick Smith

(1962-12-01) December 1, 1962
EducationCornell University (BEng)
Columbia University (MBA)
OccupationsBusinessman, philanthropist
TitleFounder Chairman & CEO, Vista Equity Partners
Spouses
Suzanne McFayden
(m. 1988; div. 2014)
(m. 2015)
Children7
Websiterobertsmith.com

Robert Frederick Smith (born December 1, 1962) is an American businessman. He is the founder, chairman, and CEO of private equity firm Vista Equity Partners. Globally, Smith is among theThe World's Billionaires with a net worth exceeding US$10.6 billion as of 2025.