Sarah Hughes

Sarah Hughes (AFHEA) has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Sarah is currently serving as the Head of Learning & Development at GÉANT, where they lead the L&D efforts for the organization and the research and education communities it serves. Prior to GÉANT, Sarah worked as an Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes Business School, where they utilized a Learning Management System to deliver blended learning interventions and ensured the inclusion of diversity in all interventions.

Before that, Sarah worked as an L&D Specialist and Executive Coach at Insphere Coaching, where they developed evidence-based interventions informed by adult learning principles to bring about cultural change within organizations. Sarah also cultivated strong relationships with senior stakeholders to design programs that achieved strategic business objectives and demonstrated measurable results.

Sarah gained experience in sales and marketing as the Head of IMBI Sales & Marketing at Accenture, where they successfully guided their team through the company's acquisition of Investit. Additionally, they worked as a Corporate Trainer and Presentation Coach at Benjamin Ball Associates, and as a Sales Manager at Interactive Data Corporation (now ICE), where they achieved top sales in pricing data and directed stakeholder relationships with investment management firms.

Overall, Sarah Hughes has a wealth of experience in learning and development, coaching, sales, and marketing, demonstrating their ability to adapt to different industries and deliver impactful results.

Sarah Hughes has a background in Modern Languages and Literature from the University of Oxford. Sarah also holds a Master's degree in Coaching and Mentoring Practice from Oxford Brookes University. In 2019, they completed a course on Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, with a focus on Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching, also from Oxford Brookes University. Additionally, Sarah has obtained the Associate Fellow certification from the Higher Education Academy.