Profile

Sam helps clients and leaders deliver their agendas on strategy, economic policy issues and financial services.

Prior to joining Flint, Sam held some of the most prominent roles in politics and government as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff for the turnaround of the Labour Party and Alistair Darling’s long-serving adviser during the Global Financial Crisis. He has worked across Whitehall, in devolved administrations and with intergovernmental bodies, and covered briefs including the Treasury, transport, energy, business and trade during the last Labour Government.

Sam spent a decade as a senior executive at Aviva, one of the UK’s largest insurance companies, advising the CEOs and Board. He worked on authorising Aviva’s Net Zero 2040 plan, which remains one of the most ambitious and comprehensive climate plans for a major financial services company.

Sam is also an Advisory Board Member for Mission Beyond, Social Market Foundation (SMF) and Chair of Foundations at What Works Centre for Children and Families.