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Sam McGrath

As GM, EMEA & APAC for True Search, Sam’s role is to expand the firm’s international executive search business and broader platform of talent management products and services, ensuring that True continues to grow, keeping our people-focused culture at the core of our operations.

Sam has a diverse background that combines expertise in sales, operations and risk management. He is a transformational leader whose career spans across investment banking and military service. Prior to joining True, Sam was based in Singapore, at Standard Chartered, where he held a number of sales leadership roles, and most recently was head of non-financial risk for the Wholesale Bank globally.

Before moving into banking, Sam was a distinguished Paratroop officer, leading elite military teams across multiple tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a best selling fitness author, holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Coaching. 

Snapshot

  • 25 years of leadership experience across sales and operations
  • Extensive experience operating across EMEA and APAC, including 13 years in Singapore
  • Passion for integrating fitness and wellbeing into a busy work and personal life

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The Team

  • Brad Stadler co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true search Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Joe Riggione co-CEO & Founder, True and president, true technologies Haddonfield (HQ)
  • Josh Withers Founder & GM, Platform and North America Search Operations San Francisco
  • Kate Vanek Global Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer London
  • Sam McGrath GM, EMEA & APAC London
  • Lucinda Duncalfe EVP, True Technologies & GM, Thrive, AboveBoard & Jopwell New York

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