Sammie Long

Prior to joining Ferguson at the end of 2017, Sammie Long was Chief Human Resources Officer for the Kellogg Company. In this role, Sammie was responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of HR programs across 180 countries. Under her leadership, Kellogg was recognized by DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and Forbes’ America’s Best Employers. Sammie has extensive experience running a multi-national HR function and specializes in change management, employee engagement, organizational design, diversity, and talent development. Prior to her 14-year human resources career at Kellogg, Sammie held HR positions at Sharp Electronics UK Ltd and Fujitsu Services Europe.