Samantha Wood
About Samantha Wood
Samantha Wood serves as the Operations and Planning Manager for Policy and Programme Strategy at Sightsavers, a position she has held since 2019. With a diverse background in finance and management, she has worked in various roles across the UK and the Cayman Islands, including positions at BDO UK LLP and KRyS Global.
Current Role at Sightsavers
Samantha Wood has been serving as the Operations and Planning Manager (Policy and Programme Strategy) at Sightsavers since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and planning initiatives related to policy and program development. Her position is based in Haywards Heath, United Kingdom, where she has contributed to the organization's mission for five years.
Previous Experience at Sightsavers
Before her current role, Samantha worked at Sightsavers as a Grant Finance Officer for the Inclusion Works Project in 2019. This position lasted for seven months and involved managing financial aspects of the project, ensuring effective allocation and use of funds. Her experience at Sightsavers has provided her with insights into the organization's operational and financial frameworks.
Career History
Samantha Wood has a diverse career history spanning various roles in finance and management. She worked as a Director at Borrelli Walsh from 2016 to 2018 in the Cayman Islands. Prior to that, she held managerial positions at KRyS Global from 2014 to 2016 and served as a Senior Analyst there from 2012 to 2014. Her earlier experience includes roles at BDO UK LLP, where she progressed from Executive to Assistant Manager in Business Restructuring from 2005 to 2012.
Educational Background
Samantha studied at the University of the West of England, where she earned her LLB(Hons) in Law, French, and German from 2000 to 2004. Her educational journey began at Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College in Darlington, followed by her secondary education at Greenfield Comprehensive School in Newton Aycliffe. This academic foundation has equipped her with a strong understanding of legal and financial principles.