Sammy Michaels

Sam Michaels is a finance professional currently serving as VP of Finance at Octopus Deploy and as a 30x30 mentor at LaunchVic. Previously, Sam held the position of Head of Finance for APAC at Qualtrics, managing comprehensive finance activities, and served as Corporate Finance Manager at Anglo American, overseeing substantial FP&A and governance functions. Earlier experience includes roles at PwC Australia and PwC UK, where responsibilities encompassed managing accounts in the Energy, Utilities and Mining sectors. Sam began professional training at PricewaterhouseCoopers Mongolia, specifically focusing on mining clients. Educational credentials include a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Leeds.