Sam Toulson
About Sam Toulson
Sam Toulson is the Chief Executive Officer of BigHand, having led the company through significant growth since 2019. He has a robust background in finance, with extensive experience at PwC in various roles and a strong focus on strategic planning and corporate development.
Work at BigHand
Sam Toulson has served as Chief Executive Officer at BigHand since 2019. During his tenure, he has led the company through a significant period of growth and transformation. Prior to his role as CEO, he worked as Group CFO at BigHand starting in 2014. Toulson has played a key role in expanding BigHand's market presence in the technology and services sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and corporate development.
Previous Experience at PwC
Toulson has a long history with PwC, where he held multiple roles over several years. He started as part of the Assurance - ACA Training Programme from 1994 to 1997, followed by positions as Assurance Manager from 1997 to 1999, and Corporate Finance from 2000 to 2009. He later served as Corporate Development Director from 2009 to 2012 and briefly as Corporate Finance Director in 2014. His roles at PwC provided him with a strong foundation in finance and corporate strategy.
Education and Expertise
Sam Toulson studied Economics at the University of Bristol, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1991 to 1994. He also attended St Clement Danes from 1984 to 1991. His educational background, combined with extensive professional experience, has equipped him with a deep understanding of financial management and strategic planning.
Background in Corporate Finance
Toulson has a robust background in corporate finance, having worked in various finance director roles. He served as Interim Finance Director at Croner, a Wolters Kluwer business, from 2013 to 2014. His experience includes a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, which has contributed to his strategic corporate development capabilities.