Sam Hill

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Director of Engineering at CSL Group

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sam Hill is a dynamic and respected technology leader with extensive C-suite experience at firms like CSL Group, WildBrain, and the BBC. He combines deep technology understanding with business acumen to deliver value-driven outcomes in engineering, strategy, and operations. He holds a BSc Honours from the University of Reading.

He is passionate about people leadership, coaching, and mentoring the next generation of technology leaders. Sam frequently posts about hiring exceptional talent for his team, emphasizing his focus on building a strong, innovative, and growth-oriented culture.

Unique fact: While at the BBC, he provided engineering leadership to a team of approximately 250 colleagues and was the professional lead for a total of around 700 people.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Assertive

Informal

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

IoT Solutions
Currently leads his engineering team at CSL Group in creating new IoT solutions and next-generation, mission-critical signalling systems.
Engineering Leadership
Identifies as a coach and mentor to future tech leaders, with a strong focus on people leadership, delivery excellence, and creating value.
Hiring Tech Talent
Actively and publicly recruits for his engineering team, seeking exceptional talent for roles like Software Engineers, Architects, and QA Leads.

Media Appearances

Sam has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Director of Engineering at CSL Group
11-2021 - 1-2025
CTO | VP of Technology at WildBrain
4-2018 - 11-2021
Head of Software Engineering - BBC Platform at BBC
1-2016 - 4-2018
Head of Platform and Technologies at Marks and Spencer
1-2011 - 1-2016
Head of Solution Architecture (Online Commerce) at Tesco

Education

BSc Honours from University of Reading
Education details unavailable from Harvey Grammar School

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Exp : 16 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Engineering at CSL Group
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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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