Sam Fried

Senior advisor

For other thirty years, Sam Fried has advised elected officials, nonprofits, and businesses regarding significant international economic policy issues. He has focused on the responsibility of businesses in advancing the rule of law and human rights directly related to core business operations and interests.

In his business career, Mr. Fried has played a leadership role in forming innovative partnerships with diverse civil society organizations to protect the wellbeing of workers throughout global supply chains.

Sam Fried has served as a deeply trusted counselor to founders, boards of directors, CEOs, and other senior leaders of fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and innovative organizations. His corporate experience covers multiple industries and the full range of public and private enterprise — from start-ups, IPOs, spin-offs, carve-outs, and workouts to mature businesses with very significant market share. He has a long record of creative contributions to the successful resolution of the most complex and sophisticated corporate challenges.