Samantha Evans
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Dominykas Broga
I had a pleasure of working with Sam as part of the UK Government's Digital Trade Network initiative and I was consistently impressed by her dedication, hard work, and ability to build a strong and high-performing team from scratch. Sam's networking skills are top-notch, and her knowledge of tech stakeholders both in the UK and overseas is unmatched. One of the best things about Sam is her commitment to her work, and her passion for technology and helping businesses succeed in international growth. She is always a pleasure to connect with. Her approachable and collegial nature made her a fantastic colleague to work with. Sam has been an integral part of building from scratch and making the Digital Trade Network a success. I couldn't recommend Sam highly enough for any professional opportunity, especially in tech, international growth and stakeholder engagement.
Gerard Grech
Sam is a hard-working and results-driven leader, who is able to close multi-million-pound contracts. She is also an excellent manager of her team, instilling goal-setting and objectives, motivational energy, and support mechanisms to ensure they perform at their best. She is also highly knowledgeable about the industry she works in, enabling her to use her skills and networks in getting things done to support the business's strategy and objectives. Energetic, enthusiastic, and a pleasure to work with.
Dominykas Broga
I had a pleasure of working with Sam as part of the UK Government's Digital Trade Network initiative and I was consistently impressed by her dedication, hard work, and ability to build a strong and high-performing team from scratch. Sam's networking skills are top-notch, and her knowledge of tech stakeholders both in the UK and overseas is unmatched. One of the best things about Sam is her commitment to her work, and her passion for technology and helping businesses succeed in international growth. She is always a pleasure to connect with. Her approachable and collegial nature made her a fantastic colleague to work with. Sam has been an integral part of building from scratch and making the Digital Trade Network a success. I couldn't recommend Sam highly enough for any professional opportunity, especially in tech, international growth and stakeholder engagement.
Gerard Grech
Sam is a hard-working and results-driven leader, who is able to close multi-million-pound contracts. She is also an excellent manager of her team, instilling goal-setting and objectives, motivational energy, and support mechanisms to ensure they perform at their best. She is also highly knowledgeable about the industry she works in, enabling her to use her skills and networks in getting things done to support the business's strategy and objectives. Energetic, enthusiastic, and a pleasure to work with.
Dominykas Broga
I had a pleasure of working with Sam as part of the UK Government's Digital Trade Network initiative and I was consistently impressed by her dedication, hard work, and ability to build a strong and high-performing team from scratch. Sam's networking skills are top-notch, and her knowledge of tech stakeholders both in the UK and overseas is unmatched. One of the best things about Sam is her commitment to her work, and her passion for technology and helping businesses succeed in international growth. She is always a pleasure to connect with. Her approachable and collegial nature made her a fantastic colleague to work with. Sam has been an integral part of building from scratch and making the Digital Trade Network a success. I couldn't recommend Sam highly enough for any professional opportunity, especially in tech, international growth and stakeholder engagement.
Gerard Grech
Sam is a hard-working and results-driven leader, who is able to close multi-million-pound contracts. She is also an excellent manager of her team, instilling goal-setting and objectives, motivational energy, and support mechanisms to ensure they perform at their best. She is also highly knowledgeable about the industry she works in, enabling her to use her skills and networks in getting things done to support the business's strategy and objectives. Energetic, enthusiastic, and a pleasure to work with.
Dominykas Broga
I had a pleasure of working with Sam as part of the UK Government's Digital Trade Network initiative and I was consistently impressed by her dedication, hard work, and ability to build a strong and high-performing team from scratch. Sam's networking skills are top-notch, and her knowledge of tech stakeholders both in the UK and overseas is unmatched. One of the best things about Sam is her commitment to her work, and her passion for technology and helping businesses succeed in international growth. She is always a pleasure to connect with. Her approachable and collegial nature made her a fantastic colleague to work with. Sam has been an integral part of building from scratch and making the Digital Trade Network a success. I couldn't recommend Sam highly enough for any professional opportunity, especially in tech, international growth and stakeholder engagement.
Gerard Grech
Sam is a hard-working and results-driven leader, who is able to close multi-million-pound contracts. She is also an excellent manager of her team, instilling goal-setting and objectives, motivational energy, and support mechanisms to ensure they perform at their best. She is also highly knowledgeable about the industry she works in, enabling her to use her skills and networks in getting things done to support the business's strategy and objectives. Energetic, enthusiastic, and a pleasure to work with.
Experience
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Tech Nation
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Director
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Aug 2020 - Present
Tech Nation is the leading growth platform in the UK, accelerating the growth of British tech scaleups.I am responsible for establishing Tech Nation's first International Division to support the UK’s leading scaling digital tech companies as they expand overseas to APAC, Europe, the US and Middle East.I also work with overseas governments to build their tech ecosystems and design accelerator programmes to grow their own tech scaleups.One key area of expertise is bringing together entrepreneurs, growth experts, policy makers in Government and talent from around the world.
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Commercial, Capital Investment & International Growth Consultant
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Sep 2019 - Present
Supporting various fast growth tech companies and professional service companies as they expand and grow overseas. Part of a large investment fund - investing into EU tech companies.Advising government agencies around the world on their inward investment or trade strategies. Supporting various fast growth tech companies and professional service companies as they expand and grow overseas. Part of a large investment fund - investing into EU tech companies.Advising government agencies around the world on their inward investment or trade strategies.
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Department for International Trade (DIT)
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Trade Advisory Group Member - Tech and Telecoms
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Jan 2021 - Present
The Trade Advisory Groups (TAGs) were established in July 2020 to meet the requirements of the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) trade negotiations.The TAGs’ principal purpose is to provide the blend of strategic and technical expertise required to ensure the United Kingdom’s trade negotiations are able to progress at pace.I sit on the Tech and Telecoms TAG representing the UK tech scaleups and sharing expertise on what they need to be successful overseas. The Trade Advisory Groups (TAGs) were established in July 2020 to meet the requirements of the Department for International Trade’s (DIT) trade negotiations.The TAGs’ principal purpose is to provide the blend of strategic and technical expertise required to ensure the United Kingdom’s trade negotiations are able to progress at pace.I sit on the Tech and Telecoms TAG representing the UK tech scaleups and sharing expertise on what they need to be successful overseas.
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GBx
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Board Member - APAC
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Mar 2022 - Present
Founder and Founding Board Member of GBxAsia - a private network of tech entrepreneurs and c-suite with a connection to the UK. Founder and Founding Board Member of GBxAsia - a private network of tech entrepreneurs and c-suite with a connection to the UK.
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The Briars Group
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United Kingdom
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Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Advisor
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Jan 2020 - Aug 2020
The Briars Group offer a seamless turn-key compliant solution tailor-made to fit your needs so that you can focus on business objectives while minimizing the risks often associated with expansion and growth. A full global operation can be managed in one time zone just as easily as we can support an ambitious business taking its first tentative next steps.I was contracted with The Briars Group for a little over 8 months to build out their US growth plan and strategic relationships, rebuild their digital marketing and commercial strategy.
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Nurole
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Commercial Advisor & Strategic Relationship Director
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Oct 2019 - Apr 2020
Nurole is the global platform changing the way organisations hire board-level talent. Their approach combines smart technology and industry experts to transform the boards of multinationals, start-ups, charities, government bodies, and everything in between.It’s the most efficient way to find high quality, diverse candidates and empowers brilliant people to apply for roles that match their skills, passions and availability.I worked with Nurole on a 6 month contract to help build out their strategic relationships and international expansion planning.
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Osborne Clarke
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United Kingdom
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Law Practice
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700 & Above Employee
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VP of Strategy & Business Development - West Coast, US
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2019
I led the business development and marketing strategy for the West Coast, USA. My role was to understand client growth strategies and coordinate legal advice from specialist lawyers around the world to ensure their success overseas, build strategic relationships to increase revenue, drive marketing campaigns & manage all business development activities. I led the business development and marketing strategy for the West Coast, USA. My role was to understand client growth strategies and coordinate legal advice from specialist lawyers around the world to ensure their success overseas, build strategic relationships to increase revenue, drive marketing campaigns & manage all business development activities.
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GBx
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Board Member
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May 2016 - Jan 2018
GBx is a curated private network for successful British entrepreneurs and senior British tech executives living in the Bay Area. It is a place to share the experience and knowledge with like-minded peers. GBx is a curated private network for successful British entrepreneurs and senior British tech executives living in the Bay Area. It is a place to share the experience and knowledge with like-minded peers.
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Department for International Trade (DIT)
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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International Expansion Advisor - West Coast US & New York
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2017
Lead consultant specializing in advising fast growth software companies from the Bay Area and Pacific North West on their international growth strategies across Europe. I helped identify partners and best routes to the UK market for US software companies, helping generate revenue quickly and accelerate growth internationally. I advised and project managed more than 60 fast growth companies who have successfully expanded into Europe and worked with over 200 companies who were exploring internationalization.
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Interim Head of Trade Services - USA
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Mar 2015 - Nov 2015
With a team of over 130 people in the US working across various markets and sectors, DIT US Trade Services Team delivers advice and support to UK companies entering the US market. Our goal is to help UK businesses build revenue and be successful in the US. My role was to build US Export strategies, business planning and policy for the US teams across 9 offices and various sectors, ensuring we were able to educate all companies on the US market and have a more consultative approach with those UK companies ready to do business in the US.Sectors included: Technology, Food & Drink, Retail, Energy, Lifesciences, Infrastructure, Financial Services, Creative & Media.
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Interim Head of Trade and Investment, San Francisco
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Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
Managed, coached and mentored a team of 14 consultative sales professionals focused on helping venture backed SMEs and global technology players with their globalisation strategy. Responsible for identifying and building strategic relationships with key clients in the Pacific Northwest. Built and maintained a strong network of C level executives including venture capitalists, government agencies and industry thought leaders in the Pacific North Western (US) & UK. Acting as a conduit for clients interested in connecting with UK government departments. Management of both operational and marketing budget for the San Francisco operations. Identified trends and areas of growth, then developed marketing and business development campaigns around this analysis.
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MIDAS Manchester's Inward Investment Agency
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United Kingdom
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International Trade and Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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International Business Development Consultant - Creative Digital and Media
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Dec 2011 - Jan 2013
MIDAS is the award-winning inward investment agency which has helped hundreds of businesses to locate and expand in Greater Manchester, UK. MIDAS is the award-winning inward investment agency which has helped hundreds of businesses to locate and expand in Greater Manchester, UK.
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The Sharp Project
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development & Partnerships Manager
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Apr 2010 - Dec 2011
The Sharp Project is home to digital entrepreneurs and production companies. It is where space, power, connectivity and people converge. Occupants at The Sharp Project make, manipulate or move around the world, digital content. The Sharp Project allows technology and creative start-ups grow in a community that is affordable and collaborative. The Sharp Project is home to digital entrepreneurs and production companies. It is where space, power, connectivity and people converge. Occupants at The Sharp Project make, manipulate or move around the world, digital content. The Sharp Project allows technology and creative start-ups grow in a community that is affordable and collaborative.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
The University of Manchester
Post Grad, Social Anthropology -
2001 - 2004
University of Keele
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology & Criminology
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