Sam Shaheen

GM Technology - Retail, Brand & Marketing

Australia Post

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As GM of Technology for retail and digital channels, Sam is helping to align technology with Australia Post’s business goals to modernise the future retail network and transform our digital channels to uplift customer experience.

Sam’s background includes a 25+ year career in consulting, telecommunications, and government, bringing together a wealth of technology, data, operational, and customer service expertise, underpinned by a Bachelor of Business Information Systems.

In her previous role as the City of Melbourne’s first Chief Data Officer, Sam was pivotal in driving the city’s economic revival and meeting community goals through data-driven insights, innovative tooling, and robust business partnerships.

Prior to her time at the City of Melbourne, Sam spent nearly two decades at Telstra navigating various roles within the organisation, known for its customer focus, data richness, and technical complexity. Sam’s experience in telecommunications and government, combined with a deep commitment to people — teams and customers alike—aligns seamlessly with her current role at Australia Post.

Next Appearance
Future of Federal Government Summit 2024
Breakdown
14 Speakers
12 Sponsors
Speakers
Lucy Poole
Digital Transformation Agency
Andrew Lalor
Department of Finance
Judy Hurditch
Intermedium
Jimmy Tzimopoulos
Australian Taxation Office
Peter Alexander
Defence Australia
Heidi Hutchison
Australian Signals Directorate
Highlights
Opening Keynote: The Future of Digital Government Transformation
Executive Think Tank: How Federal Government Deploys Innovation to Address Legacy Challenges and Harness Emerging ICT
Insights from our Research Partner
Panel Discussion: Cyber Resilience in Action: Australia’s Approach to Cyber Threats in the Digital Ecosystem
Future Gov Federal 2024
6 November 2024
  • National Convention Centre Canberra
To participate as a speaker:
Jasmine Haw Alvarez
Conference Producer
T: +61 2 8484 0918
To participate as a speaker:
Henna Qaisar
Senior Conference Producer
T: +61 410 828 401
To participate as a speaker:
Aron Kunaseelan
Chief Operating Officer
T: +61 423 631 461