Sarah Purnell

Sarah Purnell is a seasoned Chief People Officer with extensive experience in the medical device industry, currently leading human resources strategy at AA Medical. With a strong background in human resources leadership, Sarah previously served as the Head of Human Resources at Double Good, focusing on team development and compliance, and held the position of Senior HR Manager for Organizational Development & Change Management at Beam Suntory. Early career roles included Operations Training & Capability Manager at Diageo and Human Resources Generalist at Flexco, where Sarah made significant contributions to training and development initiatives. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Human Resources Management and a Graduate Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University.