Professional Background: Business
Sam is VP and GM of Google Play. He recently joined the board of TIAA through an executive search firm. He previously worked at Upwork and eBay. Sam also previously served on the board of Benetech and on the Advisory Council of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. He started his career in mergers and acquisitions at Merrill Lynch.
Interview Quotes:
“To enrich the boardroom dynamic, you have to learn how to disagree in a constructive manner.”
“You need to pick your spots where your views will be accepted and understand if other board members value your perspective.”
“Understand that you represent the buyer of tomorrow. Keep investing in your value proposition.”
“Get a strong background in corporate governance.”
“Sitting board members need to help more in decoding the path to board service.”