Sam is an accomplished senior leader and with broad experience in directing high-tech and licensing environments. A strategic and commercial director, more recently in quantum computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence and cloud-based software solutions. Highly collaborative approach with business partners and customers to develop pragmatic business outcomes. A proven track record in leading and delivering new business models and orchestrating commercial strategies for all forms of sales processes. Experienced in supervising international Data Protection regimes, IP portfolio management, purchasing, procurement, management of outside counsel and leadership of a professional team. A "roll my sleeves up and get stuck in" kind, tackling the hard commercial issues facing companies at all stages of growth; start-up, scale-up, mid size and FTSE100. Loves heading up technical and complex organisations. A Chartered Patent Agent, a European Patent Attorney,  a CEDR Accredited Mediator and strategic consultant for early stage entrepreneurs, all over the UK. An Angel investor with NED and board experience; previously a professional board member for the Intellectual Property Regulator.