Sam Ulyatt is the Chief Executive of the Government Commercial Agency (GCA), a trading fund, an executive agency of the Cabinet Office, and a key constituent of the Government Commercial Function. GCA’s purpose is to help the UK public sector realise the best value in its commercial and procurement activity. We call this value for the nation.

Before joining as CEO, Sam served as a member of the Home Office senior leadership team as the Chief Commercial Officer, heading the commercial function. In this role, she managed a diverse portfolio of complex procurements and directed annual expenditures exceeding £8 billion across various categories, including technology, estates, and professional services. Sam played a pivotal role in addressing numerous commercial and operational challenges faced by the Home Office during her tenure. Sam was also responsible for the £10 billion spent on grants and led the transformation of the team.

Sam was previously a Commercial Director at CCS in 2016, where she led a team of category experts in utilities and fuels, workplace facilities management and construction supporting multiple government departments.

Her extensive private sector experience spans multiple sectors including nuclear, waste and water, energy, pharmaceuticals and chemical manufacturing. While her primary focus has been on commercial leadership, she has also led numerous transformations across a wider business landscape.

Sam is based in the North West of England and is married to Mark with 2 sons named Josh and Ben and a cocker spaniel named Jess. She enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking and travelling.

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