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Name: Sam Smith

Company: Pink Elephant

Title: Head of Managed IT Services

Biography

Sam Smith is Head of Managed IT Services at Pink Elephant EMEA, bringing vast experience in managed services leadership, global support operations, and the modern workplace. Known for his practical, people focused approach, Sam offers grounded insight on service design, operational service excellence, and delivering meaningful value through ITSM transformation.

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