Samantha Mowbray

Samantha Mowbray has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Samantha started their career at Bank of Scotland, where they held various positions in business banking and marketing. Samantha then worked at Boyd Legal as an Out of Hours Manager while completing their HNC Legal Services. Samantha also gained experience in the legal field as a Legal Assistant at McEwan Fraser Legal, where they drafted legal documentation and handled general administration.

In 2013, Samantha joined ECS as a Contract Specialist, specializing in commercial matters and contract management. Samantha later took on the role of Project Coordinator, working on-site with established high street banks.

From 2015 to 2017, Samantha worked at FNZ Group as the Global Head of Procurement. Samantha was responsible for developing procurement policies, managing supplier relationships, and driving commercial and procedural improvement across the business. Samantha also served as the Global Technology Supplier Manager, overseeing the procurement practice and managing IT vendor relationships.

Samantha then joined Sainsbury's Bank as the Head of Supply Chain Development, where they were responsible for developing the procurement and supplier management framework and ensuring regulatory compliance.

In 2020, Samantha joined Aegon as the Head of IT Vendor Management, leading a team in ensuring vendor accountability and system stability. Samantha developed the IT Vendor Management strategy and maintained strong relationships with industry peers and senior managers.

Alongside their professional career, Samantha was a Member of the Board of Governors at Fife College, supporting the college's vision and serving as Vice Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Samantha's educational background includes a LLB (2:1) with Honours from Edinburgh Napier University, where they specialized in sports law and wrote a dissertation on media ownership. Overall, Samantha brings a wealth of experience in vendor management, procurement, contract management, and legal services.

Samantha Mowbray obtained their Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in Law from Edinburgh Napier University from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, they pursued an HNC in Legal Services at Stevenson College Edinburgh from 2008 to 2009.