Samantha Penney is a partner at RHR specializing in executive assessment, leadership development, and succession. She advises organizations and senior leaders on critical talent decisions, helping identify and develop leaders who can perform in complex, evolving environments.

Samantha brings deep expertise in assessment methodologies, translating data into clear, practical insights on leadership strengths and development priorities. Prior to joining RHR, she was a director at LHH Knightsbridge, where she led executive assessment and talent management engagements for global clients. Her experience spans competency modeling, leadership development programs, and team effectiveness, working with leaders from emerging talent to the C-suite. Samantha is passionate about helping leaders grow with intention and confidence. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, staying active, spending time with family, and home renovation projects.

Leadership growth begins with clarity: understanding where you are, where you are going, and what it will take to get there.

Samantha Penney

Samantha works with organizations across multiple industries, with significant leadership consulting experience in the following:

  • Financial services
  • professional services
  • public sector
  • industrial and infrastructure
  • healthcare
  • consumer industries