Sam Johnson is a Civic Entrepreneur - a career focused on identifying opportunities that create value for society and enhance common well-being.
Governance
Current
Paererewā - the 1000 Year Bench Project
Metro Magazine
No More Boring
SVA (Student Volunteer Army)
Choices NZ (IHC subsidiary)
Issac Theatre Royal Theatre Foundation
Previous
Ministry of Awesome Charitable Trust
International Association of Volunteer Effort, Washington DC
Prince’s Trust Aotearoa New Zealand
Projects
Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
Emerging Leaders Community
WeVisit Ltd
Start-up company successfully exited
Awards and media
Emerging Director Award, Institute of Directors, 2023
High Tech Award, Impact for Good, 2021 (SVA)
BLAKE Special Leadership Award 2012
Communicator of the Year 2011
Young New Zealander of the Year 2021