Behind the Desk... with Mike Samra, Chief Technology Officer, The AA

by Mark Thomas

Welcome to Episode 19 of the Behind the Desk podcast! Join me as I chat with Mike Samra, the Chief Technology Officer at the AA.

In this episode, we delve into valuable insights from a seasoned leader who recently transitioned from a decade-long career in the London market insurance to a new venture with the AA, where he's been for the past nine months. Mike brings an infectious personality and a rich background that spans from software engineering to architectural expertise and leadership. Throughout our conversation, he shares incredible insights from his career and sprinkles some pearls of wisdom. I'm confident you'll find these nuggets of advice both valuable and enjoyable.

Let’s get behind the desk with Mike.

Listen on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Fresh Content

Read all insights

Explore our latest market insights, career advice, and more.

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Sally Gaudion

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Janette Taylor

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Gabby Beaver

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Alex Gibbons

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Emilia Antevska

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Brooke Yang

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Karen Connell

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Ruchi Saggar

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Sandy Balasubramanian

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Sally Clark

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Keith Burns [Episode 10]

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Shehryar Humayun [Episode 9]

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Imtiaz Hussain [Episode 8]

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Ivan Martinez [Episode 7]

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Scott Strachan [Episode 6]

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Aaron Brewer [Episode 5]

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Peter Jones [Episode 4]

Behind the Desk... with Linda Cooke, CIO at Chaucer

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Andy Blight [Episode 3]

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Sandro Boeri [Episode 2]

Behind the Desk... with Paul Brotzel, Previous Chief Information Officer at Aon

Inside the Auditorium Podcast: Fortune Chigwende [Episode 1]

Behind the Desk... with Jen Dallas, Capability Transformation Director at RSA

Behind the Desk... with Louise Marling, Previous Chief Operating Officer at Hiscox

Behind the Desk... with Karen McDonagh Reynolds, Chief Transformation Officer, Velonetic

Behind the Desk... with Graeme Howard, Chief Information & Security Officer, Covéa Insurance

Behind the Desk... with Pravina Ladva, Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Swiss Re

Behind the Desk... with Chris Wyard, Chief Data Officer, Beazley

Eames Insights: Unlock wider candidate pools by considering a Skilled Worker Visa

Behind the Desk... with Mike Samra, Chief Technology Officer, The AA

Behind the Desk... with Nisha Manaktala, CTO at Hiscox

Behind the Desk... with Somita Yogi, Chief Data Officer

Behind the Desk... with Kim Gray, NED and DE&I champion

Behind the Desk... with Lisa Gibbard, CIO at Thomas Miller

Behind the Desk... with Parul Kaul-Green, Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Liberty Speciality Markets

Behind the Desk... with Rebecca Womersley, Chief Information and Change Officer at Lloyd's of London

Behind the Desk... with Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and founder of Tapoly

Behind the Desk... with Bilge Mert, CTO at Brit Insurance

Behind the Desk... with Ciara Conway, Group Chief Architect at Aviva

Behind the Desk... with Ollie Holden, CIO at The AA

Behind the Desk... with David Daiches, COO and Co-Founder at INSHUR

Behind the Desk... with David Germain, CIO at RSA

Behind the Desk... with Mark Degenaar, CTO at AEGIS London

Behind the Desk... with Joanne Safo, former CIO at Digital Partners

Behind the Desk... with Rebecca Bunyan, CIO at Lloyd's of London

Accessibility and Languages