Sam Ferando

Sam Ferando served as the Senior Manager of Operations and Strategy at Western Union from 2020 to 2022, leading the Separation Office for a $910 million divestiture and developing strategic initiatives for the Technology organization. Prior to this role, Sam held various positions at Western Union, including Senior Analyst in Foreign Exchange and Finance Manager, where they managed foreign currency exposure and led multiple high-value divestiture efforts. Earlier in their career, Sam worked as an Expense Payables Specialist at The Sports Authority, overseeing sales and use tax for the company's nationwide locations. Sam holds a degree in Business, Accounting, and Finance from The University of Kansas.