Adam Sampson

Adam Sampson is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Currently serving as Chief Executive at the Association of Optometrists and Independent Reviewer at the Housing Ombudsman, Adam has also been a Managing Partner at DNGG since May 2015, advising on Alternative Dispute Resolution. Notable past positions include CEO of St Elizabeth’s and Shelter UK, as well as CEO/Chief Legal Ombudsman at the Legal Ombudsman, where Adam established the first statutory independent Ombudsman scheme for the legal sector. Adam's expertise includes organizational restructuring, strategic planning, and governance, with a strong academic foundation from the University of Oxford, where a Master’s Degree in Applied Social Sciences was earned.