Sam Pirani

Sam Pirani has over 29 years of work experience, starting in 1992 as a telesales executive at Southnews PLC/Trinity Mirror. Over the years, they worked their way up to become an Advertising Sales Manager, leading a team and achieving high sales performance. In 2001, Sam joined Auto Exchange as a Magazine Manager, where they helped create a national sales team and improved sales performance. In 2002, they became the Head of Sales at The Venturer, where they led the inside advertising sales team and developed a strategy for national growth. Sam then worked at Trinity Mirror plc as the General Advertising Manager, focusing on driving revenues across print portfolios and implementing a digital strategy. In 2007, they joined Johnston Press as the Regional Commercial Director, leading the implementation of group and local strategies and managing a team of sales directors, managers, and staff. In 2015, Sam became a Director - Management Consultant at Roman Associates, supporting businesses in improving their commercial performance. Currently, Sam is the Managing Director - Operations at Russell Publishing, leading the strategy for three transport and science brands and overseeing content, marketing, and commercial functions.

Sam Pirani attended Rooks Heath High School from 1985 to 1989. Following this, they enrolled at Elm Park College from 1989 to 1991. No degree or field of study was specified for either education experience.