Sam Pillai

Chief Delivery Officer at UBDS

Sam Pillai has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Delivery Officer at UBDS, where they provide digital transformation services to both public and private sectors. Prior to this, Sam was the Owner and Managing Director of Pillai Consulting Limited for over 15 years.

Other notable positions include Programme Manager at Innovate UK, Programme Director at Step5 Group, Head of Progamme Delivery at Sopra Steria, and Programme Manager at the UK Home Office. They have also worked as the Head of ICT Transition at Capita, Programme Manager at Steria Group, and Head of Customer Information Change at Royal Bank of Scotland. Sam's expertise lies in delivering successful outcomes, managing risks, leading delivery teams, and ensuring adherence to governance elements in various complex projects.

Sam Pillai attended St. Mary's High School from 1985 to 1990, where they completed their General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). From 1990 to 1993, they pursued a BTEC in Business and Finance with Distinction at Heath Clark College. Finally, from 1993 to 1997, Sam obtained a BSc in Information Systems Management with a 2:1 honors degree from Bournemouth University.

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  • Chief Delivery Officer

    January, 2022 - present