Sarah Sands

Partner , Hawthorn Advisors

Journalist, writer, strategist, convenor and communications advisor with private and public sector experience at senior level. Widely connected across political, corporate, not-for-profit and academic landscapes. Experienced in leadership roles, including encouraging and guiding teams through periods of change. Used to collegiate discussion followed by clear decision taking.

Occupied high-profile positions in the newspaper and magazine industries and at the BBC. Passionate advocate for British science and art with a reverence for learning and achievement. Board experience in fund raising for museums. Recently an advisor to Goldsmiths, London University, on securing a major grant for a Migrant Futures Institute.