Samantha Lockett

Samantha Lockett is an accomplished recruitment professional with extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly in technology and engineering sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition at JLL since February 2018, Samantha leads a team of over 40 professionals, successfully meeting staffing KPIs and diversity targets for more than 30 global clients. Previous roles at Amazon included senior leadership positions where Samantha managed recruiting teams and improved processes, resulting in significant increases in candidate flow and quality hiring outcomes. Samantha's earlier experience includes key roles at Northwestern Mutual and Colliers International, where project management and strategic sourcing were integral to success. An educational background in Education, underscored by a Bachelor's degree from Central Washington University, further complements a robust professional trajectory.