Founder of The MENA Catalysts Inc. & Former Google’s Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs for the GCC, Sam is a UAE-based American tech executive, global thought leader, and specialist on the Middle Eastern digital economy, high tech public policy, and Middle Eastern market access for global tech companies. As Google’s Public Policy Lead in the Arab World, Sam is responsible for all of Google’s policy diplomacy in the region. He previously worked in the U.S. Senate, the State Department, and Deloitte and Touche, including advising the White House, Fortune 500 Companies, and numerous head-of-state offices on Middle East innovation and investment.