Sam Paakki

Sam Paakki is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in Information Technology and Cyber-Security management. Currently serving as Group Manager - Information Technology at Smithbridge Group since October 2023, Sam previously held the position of Group Information Systems Manager at Seymour Whyte Group, where leadership responsibilities included overseeing IT and Cyber-Security functions as part of the Executive Leadership Team. Prior roles include IT Service Manager - Mining and IT Business Support Manager at Downer, Principal Consultant/Senior Project Manager at OBS, and Senior Consultant at Fujitsu Australia, focusing on defense logistics and financial management. Sam's educational background includes two Master's degrees in Business Administration and Information Technology from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Information Technology from The University of Queensland.