Samantha Williams

CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER
Recruited by Pentair from TOPPAN. Responsible for standing up new digital org, designed to lead digital transformation strategy and execution with the purpose of driving sustainable and differentiated growth. Collaborated across Pentair on key initiatives. Oversaw data strategy and promote digital & AI literacy throughout the organization.ENTERPRISE AI ADOPTION: Achieved 100% AI adoption across Pool segment
REVENUE GROWTH ENABLEMENT: Launched Salesforce platform empowering 10% organic growth target
DATA STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE: Delivered master data & golden record strategy & execution

"Sam is great at translating highly complex digital information into digestible business outcomes… I’d highly recommend Sam in multiple digital leadership roles.”

Jillian Swift, Pentair Pool, CMO,
Executive Leadership Team

TOPPAN AMERICAS, VP IT, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO)
Promoted to CIO of TOPPAN Americas. Led end-to-end IT carve-out execution for Sonoco’s $1.7B divestiture to TOPPAN, accountable for separation planning, Day-1 continuity, close readiness, cutover execution & stabilization of business-critical capabilities. Established the strategy and planning required to operate as a standalone organization.DAY-1 CONTINUITY: Delivered on-time, on-budget close with seamless Day-1 business continuity
SEPARATION & CUTOVER: Led separation across 100+ applications and 10 ERPs through complex TSA timelines
STANDALONE OPERATIONS: Guided M&A from diligence through standalone transition and stabilization

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"Samantha is a true visionary across so many different dimensions… more impressively, she delivered. …Samantha builds teams and develops people as she is selfless in her efforts to lift all boats.”

RICK JOHNSON, SONOCO,
CIO, DIRECT MANAGER

SONOCO, GLOBAL HEAD OF DIGITAL
Promoted to Global Head of Digital. Stood up Sonoco’s new digital organization to deliver significant business transformation and growth across the global enterprise. Held P&L responsibility, developed the operating model, built the team from the ground up & led strategy and execution across customer, employee, commercial, manufacturing, automation & enterprise modernization capabilities.DIGITAL VALUE CREATION: $100M+ 3-year strategy; $50M+ realized in year one
GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION: Scaled digital organization from 1 to 150+ through a global delivery model
M&A LEADERSHIP: Led CIO execution through $1.7B divestiture to TOPPAN Americas

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"Her leadership abilities are unmatched, embodying the qualities of a transformational leader that any organization would be lucky to have.”

RAMEIKA GIBSON, SONOCO &
SCOTT SAFETY, DIRECT REPORT

SONOCO, GLOBAL IT COMMERCIAL & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE LEADER
Recruited by Sonoco from Sealed Air. Built the Commercial & Customer Experience IT function, strategy and delivery capability from the ground up. Role expanded to span enterprise technology-led transformation, leading to promotion into the newly created Global Head of Digital role.

"A promoter of change, Samantha is an approachable, steadfast, leader with a strong moral compass and a unique passion for driving organizations through change to maximize operations and value."

CHRISTY THOMPSON, SONOCO,
GLOBAL MARKETING LEADER. INTERNAL CUSTOMER

GLOBAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IT BUSINESS PARTNER, COMMERCIAL
Recruited by Sealed Air from Electrolux. Served as a key business partner to the division president and executive leadership team with direct responsibility for driving business outcomes through technology. Provided thought leadership, management & oversight of technology solutions and investments, including digital transformation and innovation initiatives.VALUE CREATION: $10M+ realized in year one against $77M+ 3-year technology plan
DIGITAL PRODUCT INNOVATION: Developed and commercialized high-margin digital SaaS offering
AGILE INNOVATION: Launched 1st Innovation Fair; resulted in 6 MVPs in 2 days; solved 20-year-old challenge

"Her most significant contribution is her ability to drive connectivity and collaboration between different functional teams and business units in order to achieve results."

SUSAN BELL, SEALED AIR, VP
STRATEGY, BUSINESS PARTNER

IT BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
Recruited by Electrolux from Scott Safety. Partnered with Sales & Marketing leaders to ensure strategic alignment between business and IT, identify opportunities and requirements, secure funding, support execution & drive value realization.PROFITABLE CX TRANSFORMATION: Shifted 400+ rep service center from cost center to profit center
ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP: Built BRM function from the ground up and established model for broader adoption
150%+ REVENUE GROWTH: Created SAP CRM offering while improving operational efficiency

"She worked perfectly with business and IT… She has the personality to calmly work and communicate with all levels of the org. She is one of the best employees I have worked with.”

JOHN MCKEITHAN, ELECTROLUX,
DIRECTOR, DIRECT MANAGER

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE LEADER & SOLUTION ARCHITECT
Converted from consultant to employee. Managed and led the global IT project portfolio and internal/external teams through large-scale, complex customer-facing initiatives.50% WARRANTY COST REDUCTION: Created new field warranty model improving risk, customer and partner experience
GLOBAL WEB TRANSFORMATION: Delivered 15 regional sites across eight languages

"I was so impressed with every aspect of her leadership. I still have no idea how she was able to keep us all focused and engaged so well.”

MATT MEAGHER, SCOTT SAFETY/ 3M, TECH
SUPPORT/SALES, BUSINESS PARTNER