Sam Gyimah

Former MP for East Surrey

Born in the UK and educated at state schools in the UK and Ghana, Sam Gyimah was elected MP for East Surrey in 2010.

Sam serves as Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation. He has previously served as Minister for Prisons and Probation, Minister for Childcare and Education, Minister for the Constitution and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister. He was a member of the International Development Select Committee from 2011 to 2012.

Prior to politics, Sam worked at Goldman Sachs advising corporate clients in the Mergers & Acquisitions and Equities divisions. He left Goldman to develop small businesses in the training, employment and internet sectors, winning CBI Entrepreneur of the Future in 2005.

Since entering Parliament, Sam has campaigned on issues covering education, small business, and protecting the greenbelt. Sam is married with two children.