Sam is the Senior Director of Data and AI at Mark Anthony Group, where he leads global 'AI Factory' initiatives to drive cross-functional innovation and business transformation across all operating companies. A highly requested speaker, trusted enterprise advisor, and seasoned instructor, Sam serves on the AWS Customer Advisory Council for CPG/Retail. Sam co-authored the book The AI Shift: Thriving in a World with Smart Machines and Robots, a collaboration featuring 30+ global AI leaders, and regularly instructs enterprise courses on building strategic AI incubators.