Sam Spurrett spearheads strategic growth and partnership development across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Canberra, Sam brings over 20 years of experience in international development, with a focus on donor engagement, market entry strategy, and program design. He has led initiatives across DFAT’s portfolio, and is known for his collaborative approach to consortium building and stakeholder alignment. Sam is passionate about promoting inclusive, transparent, and locally grounded development practices. He has a bachelors in systemic agriculture and a masters in international development.