Sam Smith

Director Workplace, People & International Operations at Fastly

Sam Smith has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. They began their career at Page Eight Films Ltd as an Assistant Production Co-ordinator in November 2010. They then moved on to Tate Recruitment, where they worked as a Resourcer & Recruitment Co-ordinator from April 2011 to October 2011.

In 2011, Sam joined ICSA Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators as a Facilities and HR Co-ordinator, and later became a Facilities and HR Supervisor from October 2011 to October 2013. They then worked briefly as the Chief of Staff at Landmark Group (UK) Ltd from October 2013 to December 2013.

Fast forward to 2014, Sam joined Fastly as an Office Manager from January 2014 to February 2015. They then took on the role of Business Operations Manager (People & Workplaces EMEA) at Fastly from March 2015 to June 2017. This was followed by a promotion to Senior Operations Manager (People & Workplaces EMEA), a position they held from July 2017 to January 2020. Currently, Sam is the Director of Workplace, People & International Operations at Fastly, a role they started in January 2020, with the end date not provided.

Overall, Sam Smith has gained extensive experience in various roles, particularly in operations management, HR, and facilities coordination, showcasing their versatility and ability to take on leadership roles.

Sam Smith attended the University of Exeter from 2003 to 2006, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Drama. They then pursued further education at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama from 2008 to 2009, earning a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Advanced Theatre Practice.

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Timeline

  • Director Workplace, People & International Operations

    January, 2020 - present

  • Senior Operations Manager People Workplaces EMEA

    July, 2017

  • Business Operations Manager People Workplaces EMEA

    March, 2015

  • Office Manager

    January, 2014