Samanta McAllister

Head of Operations

Samanta McAllister is an accomplished Senior Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience supporting and driving executive-level performance in global, fast-paced corporate environments. Currently serving as Head of Operations for Jack Ryan Advisory and recently relocated to New York with her husband Stuart and Son Robbie from the UK. Samanta brings a uniquely people-centric, precision-driven approach honed through years of working closely with C-suite leaders across industries including banking, renewable energy, media, and capital markets.

Prior to stepping into her current role, Samanta served as Senior Executive Assistant to Roshni Haywood, Global Head of People at HSBC, where she was instrumental in orchestrating complex global admin, high-level stakeholder engagement, and organizational planning. Her earlier career includes pivotal roles supporting CEOs and senior executives at GE, NBC Universal, and across international markets, where she led with discretion, agility, and a deep commitment to excellence.

Known for her strategic oversight, relationship-building, and ability to create order in complexity, Samanta is a trusted partner who thrives on making people, systems, and businesses run smoothly with great team work.

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