My Background

I’m passionate about creating environments where everyone can thrive and belong. I value curiosity, representation, equity, and creating meaningful change. I believe all organisations and leaders have a vital role in enabling and driving inclusion.

My career has spanned the consulting, technology, sales, human resources, aviation, mining, retail, education, small business and not-for-profit sectors. I chair the board of an Australian LGBTIQ+ philanthropic organisation, The Aurora Group.

I’m honest yet professional, pragmatic yet innovative, and help build and empower inclusion confidence and people capability with the teams and people I work alongside.

I am also fun and energising to work with!

B.Business (Hons) and Grad Dip Psychology

Sam is currently working for Allens, one of Australia’s leading law firms, as their Chief People Officer. Prior to this they were the Chief of Staff for Microsoft Small & Medium Business, Asia.

They have held senior roles with Westpac, Microsoft, Deloitte, National Australia Bank and BHP, and consulted alongside the Australian Human Rights Commission, and Elizabeth Broderick and Co.

Sam’s most recent culture review was for the Australian Music Industry and the report can be found here: https://musicindustryreview.com.au