Sam Holman

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Head of Engineering at Cox Automotive Europe

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sam is an experienced Head of Engineering at Cox Automotive Europe with over 18 years in the industry, leading software, QA, and infrastructure teams. He focuses on building scalable systems and fostering engineering cultures that align technical excellence with business goals. A former colleague called him an "accomplished technologist and fantastic engineering leader. "

Beyond his technical leadership, Sam is a highly supportive and community-focused individual. He is passionate about improving team culture, having previously served on a social committee, and has shown great empathy and support for former colleagues, offering mentorship and career advice during challenging times.

After a former company announced redundancies, he proactively offered to help anyone impacted find and land a new role.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Building Thriving Teams
His profile highlights a passion for managing, mentoring, and coaching cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and help them become great.
Scalable System Design
He focuses on delivering scalable, secure, and maintainable services, leading API strategy, and evolving software architecture.
Positive Engineering Culture
He actively fosters engineering cultures that balance technical excellence with business impact and has driven cultural improvements within his teams.

Media Appearances

Sam has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Head of Engineering at Cox Automotive Europe
1-2024 - 2-2025
Head of Engineering at tombola
10-2022 - 1-2024
Senior Engineering Manager at Flutter UK & Ireland
5-2018 - 11-2023
Engineering Manager at Sky Betting & Gaming
11-2014 - 5-2018
Principal Engineer at Sky Betting & Gaming

Education

2003 - 2006
BSc from University of Hull
1996 - 2002
Education details unavailable from Boroughbridge High School

More Information

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Exp : 11 Location : Leeds, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Engineering at Cox Automotive Europe
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Insights For Selling To Sam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sam is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sam

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sam move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Sam take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Sam

Personality Compatibility


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