About me

I'm Dan Sampson, founder of Sampson ISO Audit & Consult Ltd. I am an eMBA-qualified Lead Auditor specialising in independent assurance across the established ISO 27001 standard and the emerging ISO 42001 (AI Management System).

My mission is to ensure compliance is a strategic asset, not a barrier. I partner directly with enterprises, ambitious tech firms, and leading research institutions to establish strategic risk governance that protects against major regulatory exposure, builds market confidence, and drives profitable growth.

You work with me—the Lead Auditor and strategist—from the first call to final delivery, guaranteeing consistency and quality across all engagements.

Daniel Sampson - Sampson ISO Audit & Consult

Professional Experience & Credentials

Lead Auditor Authority

I am a certified PECB ISO 27001 and 42001 Lead Auditor, ensuring that every framework implementation, internal audit, and assurance review I deliver is built to withstand the scrutiny of UKAS-accredited certification bodies. This guarantees not only compliance but robust operational effectiveness.

Commercial Strategy & Governance

My experience includes achieving a postgraduate eMBA degree from a leading Russell Group University in the UK. This background allows me to translate complex security and AI governance challenges directly into commercial language, focusing on risk mitigation, strategic investment protection, and profitable growth for the board.

Project Scope and Expertise

My professional experience spans years of delivering high-stakes governance projects across the UK market. This includes:

Independent Assurance: Delivering objective internal audit and strategic risk assessment services, often as a specialist consultant for large, established UK consultancies

Sector Focus: Deep expertise in navigating the unique compliance pressures faced by high-growth Tech Startups, large Corporate Enterprises, and Higher Education research environments facing grant compliance mandates.

AI Governance (ISO 42001): Applying early-mover expertise in establishing frameworks for responsible and auditable AI governance, preparing organisations for the evolving regulatory landscape.

Direct Delivery, Consistent Quality

You are guaranteed consistency and accountability.

My Strategic Philosophy

Turning Compliance into Commercial Value

My fundamental belief is that ISO standards are strategic tools, not just checklists. I ensure governance directly achieves tangible commercial outcomes: Unlocking Investment, Winning Major Contracts, and providing Strategic Assurance for the Board. Governance should actively open doors, not create filing systems.

No Handoffs:

I personally deliver every stage of the engagement. You work exclusively with an eMBA-qualified and PECB ISO27001 and 42001 Lead Auditor, avoiding the junior consultants and lack of continuity often associated with larger firms.

Objective Assurance

I strictly maintain independence by offering implementation and internal audit services, but I am not a certification body. My advice is focused purely on your audit success and best commercial interests.