
Hugh Samson
Hugh Samson

Specialisms
Business strategy
Operational excellence
Leadership development
Industry expertise
Mechanical and electrical/Manufacturing and engineering
Footwear and apparel
Defence, aerospace and security
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology
Rail and rail infrastructure
Logistics and supply chain
Packaging
Skills
Certified business mentor
Member of Business Enterprise Fund
Member of the Association of British Mentors
Education
Pg Dip Business Administration
BSc Chemical Engineering
Experience
Independent consultant, coach and training provider
General Manager, Industrial Products Division – Brother
Managing Director - County Allen & Caswell UK Ltd
Hugh blends serious business acumen with a passion for coaching others to build leaders’ confidence and capability as they look to drive engagement, efficiency and excellence. Mutual respect and empathic understanding are core to his approach, which he has honed over his 40 years of experience.
A non-executive director and certified business mentor, Hugh designs and delivers our flagship learning programmes, embedding learning through face-to-face workshops, practical exercises and site visits grounded in the latest research.