Samer Samara

Background

About Samer Samara

Strategic governance and operations leader with over 15 years of experience across the EU and MENA financial sectors, with a focus on payments, insurance, and reinsurance. Currently serving as Head of Outsourcing, ICT Governance & Operational Resilience at PPRO Luxembourg, overseeing third-party risk, ICT governance, and operational resilience frameworks under DORA, CSSF Circulars, and EBA outsourcing guidelines. Known for bridging regulatory expectations and operational execution, with a track record of delivering complex frameworks such as DORA, GDPR, SMCR, and Solvency II. Previous roles included leading enterprise-wide DORA implementation, managing SMCR alignment for a UK-regulated reinsurance branch, and acting as inspection lead during regulatory audits. Combines regulatory depth with hands-on delivery across outsourcing, IT governance, and resilience. Recognized for board-ready communication, vendor oversight, and the ability to design scalable control environments that align with cross-border business objectives.