Sam Ryan

Sam Ryan is a legal professional with significant experience in the fields of commercial, corporate, and intellectual property law. Currently serving as the Head of Legal & Governance and Company Secretary at the British Heart Foundation since January 2016, Sam has previously held roles as Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel specializing in intellectual property. Prior experience includes positions at Bird & Bird and Bristows, focusing on patent litigation, pharmaceuticals, and technology media telecommunications. Educational qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property from the University of Oxford and a Bachelor of Laws from the College of Law, along with a Bachelor of Applied Science from RMIT University.