Samara Collins

Samara Collins is an accomplished HR professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles, currently serving as the Head of Human Resources at Evotec since March 2024. Prior to this, Samara held multiple positions at The University of Manchester, including Head of People & Culture for the IT department, overseeing four teams and driving workforce strategy for approximately 400 staff. Samara has a strong background in HR business partnering, executive coaching, and managing significant change programs, with previous roles at organizations such as the British Council, Vodafone, and Capita. Samara's expertise spans employee engagement, talent growth, cultural transformation, and strategic HR initiatives, supported by a solid educational foundation in human resources and coaching.