Sarah Ainsworth

Sarah Ainsworth serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Finance Director at Central Hall Venues since September 2016. Previously, Sarah held the role of Finance Director at The Shared Learning Trust from January 2015 to February 2016, and at Hendon School from January 2014 to January 2015, enhancing financial management in educational settings. Sarah's extensive experience in finance includes significant positions at ED&F Man from March 2000 to January 2014, where responsibilities encompassed Deputy CFO and Group Risk Director across multiple divisions. Sarah began a career in finance at Man Group, Standard Chartered Bank, and Grant Thornton LLP, holding various roles that established a robust foundation in financial oversight and risk management. Sarah earned a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of St Andrews and holds ICAEW qualifications, including a Diploma in IFRS.