Sam Burt

Sam is a Partner based in our London office and leads Leathwaite’s Global Risk, Control and Security practice delivering for clients across both the first and second lines of defence, across a breadth of highly regulated sectors including Financial Services, Energy, Telecoms and Pharmaceuticals.

Throughout his 17 years with the organisation Sam has partnered and delivered for clients across multiple functions and sectors, with expertise across executive search, executive interim and advisory.

Sam’s early years were focused on the Financial Services Risk and Compliance market placing Chief Risk Officers and Chief Compliance Officers whilst also playing a significant role in building and growing the firms track record and brand across Government and Regulatory Affairs and Non-Financial Risk.

Prior to his current role Sam was tasked with re-building, and further establishing Leathwaite’s foothold in the Executive Interim and Advisory market globally. Partnering with clients across Technology, Digital, Finance, Human Resources, CEO, COO, Risk and Compliance, Sam successfully enhanced both the brand and track record.

In addition to Sam leading the Global Risk, Control and Security Practice he also globally co-ordinates the firms efforts across the Insurance industry.