Sam Webster
Principal Consultant, New Zealand
Sam is a Principal Consultant in the executive search practice at Kerridge & Partners, where he works across CEO, C-Suite, and senior leadership appointments across the public and private sector.
About Sam
Sam is a sector generalist and is passionate about complex and technical searches, as well as family enterprises.
Before this, he spent fourteen years competing as a professional track cyclist, reaching the top of the sport with an Olympic silver medal, four Commonwealth Games golds, and three World Championship titles. Sam's commitment to high performance continues to inform how he thinks about strategy, execution, and leadership.
Specialist in
Search
Governance
Leadership
Sam’s Expertise
Transitioning from elite sport to executive search, Sam brings a firsthand understanding of leadership under pressure, high-stakes decision-making, and what separates good from exceptional. This background reinforces his ability to assess leadership capability, team dynamics, and the conditions required for sustained success.
Sam’s Background
Sam has supported Chief Executive succession and Directors appointments to large family enterprises. In 2025, he completed Cornell University's Family Business Leadership programme.
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