Full Name
Samantha McNaughton
Job Title
Chief Executive
Company
Transport Industry Skills Board
Speaker Bio
Samantha McNaughton is the Chief Executive of the Transport Industry Skills Board, bringing more than 15 years’ experience across industry, education, and government.
She has held leadership roles at Competenz, MITO, Skills International, and Hanga-Aro-Rau, with a strong focus on industry engagement, learning design, and system innovation.
As the Transport Industry Skills Board begins its work, Samantha is focused on building an open, responsive organisation that provides continuity, clarity, and confidence for the transport sector. She is committed to working alongside employers, training partners, iwi, and government to support a strong, industry-led skills system and help develop safe, skilled, and future-ready workforces.
She has held leadership roles at Competenz, MITO, Skills International, and Hanga-Aro-Rau, with a strong focus on industry engagement, learning design, and system innovation.
As the Transport Industry Skills Board begins its work, Samantha is focused on building an open, responsive organisation that provides continuity, clarity, and confidence for the transport sector. She is committed to working alongside employers, training partners, iwi, and government to support a strong, industry-led skills system and help develop safe, skilled, and future-ready workforces.
