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Sam Barton

Inspirer · DISC type di
Group Chief Technology Officer at Blackfinch Group
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Sam Barton is the Group Chief Technology Officer at Blackfinch, where he leads engineering, data science, product design, and IT. Described as articulate, creative, and enthusiastic, he has over 20 years of experience, specializing in FinTech and pensions. He champions a people-first approach to engineering and is certified as a Prince II practitioner.

Outside of his CTO role, Sam is a passionate portrait photographer, a hobby he uses to balance his technical work and connect with people. He previously worked professionally in photography, which shaped his approach to team culture and problem-solving. His creativity extends to exploring and writing about new AI tools and their practical applications.

Interesting fact: Sam transitioned into technology after an early career as a creative director and professional photographer in advertising, fashion, and editorial.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Group Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Sam shows up

Confident & Optimistic
Achievment Oriented
Generous

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Sam cares about

AI in Pensions
He frequently writes and speaks about practical and safe ways to use AI in the regulated pensions industry, based on real-world applications he has implemented.
Engineering Culture
A core belief is that a positive work culture is key to a productive engineering team, an approach he has cultivated since his earliest leadership roles.
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Career

Work history

3-2024
Group Chief Technology Officer
Blackfinch Group
3-2024
Chief Technology Officer
Thrive
5-2021 - 3-2024
CTO and Group Technology Lead
Smart Pension
8-2014 - 3-2024
Chief Technology Officer
Smart Pension
1-2007 - 5-2017
Chief Technology Officer
ArenaFlowers.com
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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