Sam joined the civil service as a senior leader in November 2016. Her decision to join followed a period of self-reflection and a desire to better connection with her motivators. Sam brings range of skills and expertise to the civil service following a 20-year career in chemical manufacturing, energy, water and nuclear sectors. She has drive and passion to make a difference in all she does and is motivated best when that drive results in supporting people and wider teams producing a positive result. Sam previously worked in as the buildings director in the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), which incorporated workplace and FM, construction and utilities and fuel. She moved the HO chief commercial officer role in July 2020. Development of people and teams is core to Sam’s beliefs as a senior leader and strives to do this in a fair and transparent way, resulting in diverse and inclusive thoughts. She truly values difference and is keen to learn about others to complement her understanding of other experiences and lenses of the world. Sam is based in northwest England where she is an advocate for places for growth and chair of the northern commercial council that enables better integration and supports the best talent to grow in the civil service.