Sam Newman Bremang
About Sam Newman Bremang
Sam Newman Bremang is the Senior Director of Product for Wealthsimple Cash, with a rich background in product management and strategy across various companies, including Shopify and Battlefy.
Company
Sam Newman Bremang is currently serving as the Senior Director, Product - Wealthsimple Cash at Wealthsimple, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been in this role since 2023. Wealthsimple provides various financial services including personal finance and investment management.
Title
Sam occupies the position of Senior Director, Product - Wealthsimple Cash. In this capacity, he oversees the product strategy and development of Wealthsimple Cash, a product designed for modern banking needs that supports both fiat and cryptocurrency transactions.
Education and Expertise
Sam holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, focusing on Strategy. He also has a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from McMaster University. His expertise spans product management, strategic planning, and financial technology.
Professional Background
Sam has a rich and varied professional background in product management and strategy. He has previously worked with top-tier companies like Shopify, Battlefy, and A.T. Kearney. At Battlefy, he served as Head of Product and was instrumental in driving the platform's growth in the amateur esports market. Prior to his current role, he held positions such as Director, Product and Lead Product Manager for Wealthsimple Cash, where he had a significant impact on the product's development and market introduction.
Achievements
Sam has led multiple successful initiatives throughout his career. At Wealthsimple, he played a pivotal role in launching and scaling Wealthsimple Cash. During his time at Shopify, he was part of the team that established Shopify Blockchain, focusing on NFT integration. Additionally, as a co-founder of 1UP Mobile Games, Sam was instrumental in developing the Draft Rivals series, which garnered over half a million downloads globally.