Samantha Howie

Director

US

• Banking and financial services
• HR
• Payroll
• Reward
• Director

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Samantha is an experienced search professional focused on recruiting HR talent at mid to senior level and C-Suite. She has been in the recruitment industry since 2002. Advising prestigious firms of all sizes, Samantha designs bespoke search and recruitment marketing strategies for her clients. A specialist in HR search in banking, financial services, and professional services, her robust market knowledge and network of leaders has greatly benefitted her clients, as she identifies transformative talent to grow and enhance their brands.

SAMANTHA’s Insights

The importance of bringing your people along during your organizational change project

• Posted juni 19, 2025

It is no secret that organizational change is capable of shaking things up. Whether you are preparing for a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or even a new tech rollout, it’s crucial to get your team on board to ensure success. This means engaging, communicating, and involving employees throughout the process. Even a change you might view […]

View from the top – Lisa Hershkowitz from BIC

• Posted april 18, 2023

In our most recent edition of “View from the top”, we interview Lisa Hershkowitz, Global Head of Human Resources, Group Commercial at BIC. What is one lesson you learned the hard way? Earlier in my career, I had a mentor tell me, “It’s not about you.” It seems like harsh advice, and at the time […]

“There is no leadership without empathy.” Colin Mincy, Chief People Officer at Human Rights Watch, on belonging, leadership, and resilience.

• Posted september 24, 2021

Colin Mincy is Chief People Officer at Human Rights Watch (HRW). He serves on HRW’s Executive Committee, the most senior leadership body, and is responsible for global people operations. This includes but is not limited to HR Strategy, Talent Management, Total Rewards, Recruitment, and Workplace Conduct. He is also an executive sponsor to diversity, equity and inclusion stress, […]

IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge: Monique D. Jefferson

• Posted maart 24, 2021

​ Disclaimer: Please note that all commentary and opinions provided in this interview are those of the individual and not the organisation/company they are employed by.  What is one lesson you learnt the hard way?  That showing vulnerability as a leader and bringing my full and authentic self to work has helped me to be […]

Heroes of Black History with Joy Young

• Posted februari 24, 2021

​ Samantha Howie – Associate Director, Frazer JonesJoy Young – VP, People Operations, AiCure Joy, it’s so kind of you to take the time to catch up with us and share your Hero of Black History, your own father, Dr. Gene C. Young. His biography, which can be read in full here, is nothing short of incredible.  From starting his Civil […]

Interview with Kirsten Faurot, VP of HR, Bombora

• Posted juli 24, 2020

Given the variety of clients who come to us to deliver against their HR recruitment needs, we have the privilege to engage with Talent Acquisition (TA) functions at many different stages of their operational and strategic development. While Frazer Jones partners with well established, large global brands whose recruitment function are well-oiled machines, I have […]

IWD2020: Lisa Hershkowitz

• Posted maart 24, 2020

We are proud to be supporting International Women’s Day 2020. International Women’s Day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Whilst we all know that gender parity within the workplace has improved over the past decades, we all also know that there is still a long way to go. We interviewed Lisa […]

IWD2020: Chiquita Wilson

• Posted maart 24, 2020

The theme for IWD2020 is #EachforEqual. Have you experienced gender stereotypes/gender bias in a professional context? If so, how have you been able to challenge this? As a women working in corporate America,  I can say that I have experienced gender stereotypes/gender bias throughout my career. I think a key to combating this challenge is […]