Samuel H.

Commander
DISC Type : D

Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Brand and Communications. at DeepL

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Samuel is a senior communications and corporate marketing leader at DeepL, specializing in building brands and shaping narratives for global technology companies like Samsara and ServiceNow. He holds a BA(hons) from Bournemouth University. Colleagues describe him as an innovative, strategic, and supportive leader.

He is a strong advocate for a "human-led, AI-savvy" approach to storytelling, emphasizing the importance of human oversight in creative processes.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Decisive

Impact-Driven

They are very proud of what they do.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Human-Led AI
Believes storytelling will always be human-led, with AI serving as a powerful tool in the creative process rather than the ultimate decision-maker.
Corporate Storytelling
Focuses on translating complex business strategies into clear and compelling narratives that resonate with customers, employees, and the market.
Brand Reputation
His career centers on building and protecting brand trust across international markets for high-growth technology companies.

Media Appearances

Samuel has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Brand and Communications. at DeepL
4-2024 - 1-2026
Senior Director, International Communications at Samsara
3-2024
Fractional CxO | NED | Advisor at Connectd
10-2023 - 4-2024
Interim Vice President, Global Communications at Samsara
1-2022
Advisory Board Member at PressPage

Education

BA(hons) from Bournemouth University
A-Levels from Felpham Community College

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Insights For Selling To Samuel

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Samuel is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Samuel

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Samuel move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Samuel take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Samuel

Personality Compatibility


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