Sam Smith

Sam Smith

President Pontoon

Sam is an experienced leader in outsourced workforce solutions. With nearly three decades in the industry, she brings a practical and well-rounded perspective shaped by a diverse career—from her early days as a mechanical engineer in the Royal Air Force to leadership roles in recruitment and talent strategy. Sam has held key positions at Adecco, Roevin, Kelly Services, and Magnit, where she supported major clients and large-scale workforce programs, including the London 2012 Olympics. At Pontoon, she focuses on enhancing service procurement, AI, and data capabilities, while maintaining a strong commitment to people and operational excellence. Having lived and worked across multiple regions, Sam offers a thoughtful, global view on the evolving world of work.

Day 1 | 18th March

11:25 AM Keynote Presentation: Smart, Scalable, Innovative: How To Unlock AI-Powered Innovation To Optimise Efficiency and Workforce Value

  • How to chart AI integration across your workforce lifecycle to unlock scalable efficiency and value at every touchpoint
  • How to implement AI to gain time saving efficiency - like saving 1,250 hours in one case study
  • How to test, scale, and sustain AI innovations in workforce management without losing sight of compliance, ethics, and business outcomes

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Sam.

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