Sam Roberts is the Chief Executive Officer of Professionals Australia, the union representing engineers, scientists, IT professionals, pharmacists, and other highly skilled workers across Australia. Appointed CEO in September 2024, Sam joined from the United Workers Union where he served as Vice President and Executive Director. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne and previously served as a Non-Executive Director of LUCRF Super. Sam has been a prominent advocate for national engineering registration reform, workers’ rights in the technology sector, and building a stronger, more inclusive professional workforce across STEM disciplines.