Sam Piane

Sam helps leaders in deep tech build the teams and structures that turn science and ambition into impact.

Sam works with founders, leaders and boards to define critical roles, attract exceptional and highly technical talent, and build the foundations for scaling. As a former founder herself, she understands the realities of growing something from scratch and the pressures that come with it. With a background in recruitment and strategic consulting, she brings both structure and insight to her work, helping leaders make confident decisions about people, capability and growth in complex, fast-moving environments.

Sam has been an invaluable recruitment partner for Nilo, taking the time to truly understand our mission, culture, and the specialized skills we require.

Her ability to listen carefully and translate our needs into effective recruitment strategies has been instrumental in securing top talent.

Proactive and resourceful, Sam is relentless in seeking to find the right people to help Nilo realise it’s goals. Her personable and relatable approach makes collaboration effortless, ensuring a seamless process.

Sam has played a key role in building our team, and her impact cannot be overstated.

Simon Oakley, CTO, NILO