Sam Adams

Executive Director, Governance and Legal

Sam Adams, Executive Director, Governance and Legal

Sam leads the Governance and Legal team for EDQ, and has extensive experience working in legal, senior executive and board roles in Australia and the United Kingdom.  

Sam has been General Counsel at major organisations including Racing Queensland and Griffith University, lead the process to secure development approvals and partners for the Brisbane Racing Club’s $1.2 billion masterplan, and most recently served as Chief Legal Officer for a top 300 ASX-listed technology business.  Sam’s legal experience includes roles with Minter Ellison and Clayton Utz in Australia, Clifford Chance in London, and Partnership with leading Queensland-based law firm Cooper Grace Ward.

Sam works with EDQ’s highly capable team to optimise its legal, governance, risk and compliance functions – supporting the delivery of economic and socially important projects in Queensland.

Sam is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a member of the Queensland Law Society’s Privacy and Data Law Committee, and a volunteer lifesaver with Surf Life Saving Queensland.

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Last updated: 15 January 2025