Sarah Allen

Sarah Allen is an accomplished communications and marketing professional with extensive experience in corporate affairs across various sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Corporate Affairs at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), Sarah previously worked as a freelance Director of Marketing Communications from January 2022 to September 2023. Notable positions include Corporate Affairs & Marketing Director at Capita, where Sarah led a team of over 40 professionals, and Head of External Affairs and Marketing Communications at Crossrail Ltd during its significant construction phase. Earlier roles include serving as Head of Marketing & Communications for Serco Docklands and various positions at Phillips Auctioneers and Bonhams & Butterfields. Sarah holds multiple qualifications, including a Certificate in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.