Samuel Tam

GM, Human Resources - Cloud + AI

Sam currently serves as GM, Human Resources for engineering teams within the Cloud + AI business at Microsoft. He leads a team of extremely talented HR professionals that enable these brilliant/passionate engineering teams to provide end-to-end customer experiences across the Microsoft cloud and deliver critical services that power Microsoft to deliver our products, connect with its customers and partners, sell our solutions, and support customer success.

Prior to Microsoft, Sam spent 6 years at Visa, the world's leader in digital payments technology. Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. As the world continues to become more digital, Visa applies its iconic brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

Sam was based in Singapore during his last assignment at Visa where he served as VP - Head of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) for the Asia Pacific region. In that role, he led a team of HRBPs to consult with executive leaders and drive the talent agenda across Asia Pacific. Sam joined Visa in late-2016 as the Head of HR for the Global Merchant Sales and Acquiring organization and a few years later assumed a role of increased responsibility leading HR for the Global Product Organization at Visa.

Talks About
#cloud #ai

Preferred Locations
#NorthAmerica