Sam Shabad

Sam Shabad, a seasoned IT and cybersecurity professional, has devoted forty years to the industry, including twenty-five years at the C-suite level. Currently, Sam serves as a Principal Contract Management Tribe Architect at BT Group while exploring part-time NED and advisory roles. With a strong focus on cognitive bias in decision-making, Sam's research intersects with practical leadership experience across multiple countries and sectors, emphasizing innovative frameworks for cybersecurity and AI governance. They hold a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from MIREA and several postgraduate certificates, including one from Queen Mary University of London in Cloud Computing Law. Sam's unique blend of strategic oversight and influence-based leadership positions them as a valuable asset in board and advisory contexts.