Samantha Reid

Samantha Reid (Zanotto) is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the automotive and motorsport industries. Currently serving as an Appointed Non Executive Director at Motorsport Australia since January 2023, Samantha also holds multiple roles at Mazda Australia Pty Ltd as Senior Manager in Vehicle Operations and Learning and Development, and as a Director at Karting Australia since September 2021. Previously, Samantha was the Chair Person for Women of Australian Motorsport from January 2015 to December 2017, where efforts focused on increasing female participation in motorsport. Other notable positions include Project Manager for Safer Road Users and Product Training Consultant at Nissan Motor Corporation. Samantha has a rich racing history, competing as a professional driver from 1995 to 2015 and earning recognition as one of the few females to participate in national championship events. Education credentials include an MBA from Monash Business School and a Graduate Certificate in Automotive Dealer Management from the University of Melbourne.