Sam Shahnavaz
About Sam Shahnavaz
Sam Shahnavaz serves as the Associate Director at Salt, where he has been instrumental in building the Enterprise Technology Practice in the Middle East. With a background in technology transformation and recruitment, he has held various roles at Salt and other companies, contributing to the placement of professionals in technology-related positions.
Current Role at SALT
Sam Shahnavaz serves as Associate Director (Level 3) at Salt, a global recruitment agency, since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the company's mission of 'Creating Futures' by facilitating job placements across various sectors. His focus includes building the Enterprise Technology Practice in the Middle East, which emphasizes recruitment for roles in Technology Vendors, System Integrators, MSPs, and Management Consultancies. He is part of a team of over 220 consultants, working to connect professionals with opportunities in the technology sector.
Previous Experience at SALT
Sam Shahnavaz has held multiple positions at Salt prior to his current role. He worked as a Principal Consultant for 8 months in Dubai from 2020 to 2021, followed by a position as Senior Principal Consultant for 7 months in 2021. He also served as Managing Consultant for 11 months from 2021 to 2022, and as Senior Consultant for 1 year from 2019 to 2020. Throughout these roles, he focused on recruitment within the technology sector, helping to build a strong presence for Salt in the region.
Professional Background
Before joining Salt, Sam Shahnavaz worked at Trilogy International as a Technology Transformation Consultant from 2016 to 2019 in London. He also gained experience at Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited as a TPS Network Development Executive for 1 year in Milton Keynes from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he worked at Red Bull as a Brand Development Executive for 1 year in Birmingham from 2014 to 2015. His diverse background in technology and brand development has contributed to his expertise in recruitment.
Education and Expertise
Sam Shahnavaz studied at Leicester Castle Business School, where he earned a BA (Hons) in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in recruitment and technology transformation. His expertise includes placing professionals in various roles such as SaaS/IaaS/PaaS Sales, Pre-Sales, Solution Architecture, and Digital Consulting, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape.