Sam Boon is the Recruitment & Talent Manager at Odgers Berndtson, a top-tier global executive search firm. Based in London, Sam leads the firm’s internal recruitment, talent management, and DE&I strategy for the UK. With a commercial and data-driven mindset, he specializes in building robust talent frameworks and systems from the ground up, ensuring they align with overarching business goals. Sam is a passionate advocate for equitable workplace cultures and brings extensive experience in team leadership and stakeholder management within both startups and global matrix organizations. His professional background includes over a decade in executive search and recruitment consultancy at firms such as Eureka Executive Search and psd group. Beyond his corporate role, Sam is an active mentor with One Million Mentors, supporting young people in finding professional opportunities. Earlier in his career, he spent a decade in operational leadership as a General Manager for Mitchells & Butlers.