Sara Donovan

Chief People Officer at Goodstuff

Sara Donovan has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Sara is currently working at Goodstuff as the Chief People Officer, a position they have held since February 2023. Prior to this, they served as the People Engagement (HR) Director at Goodstuff from October 2021 to March 2023, and as the Head of People Engagement from July 2017 to October 2021.

Before joining Goodstuff, Sara worked at Karmarama as an HR Manager from November 2015 to July 2017. Prior to that, they were a Talent Programme Manager & BBDO U Programme Manager at AMV BBDO from February 2015 to October 2015. Sara also served as a PA to the Managing Director & Head of Talent at AMV BBDO from January 2012 to February 2015.

Sara's earlier experience includes working as an HR Coordinator at Circle from December 2010 to December 2011 and as a Learning & Development Manager at AMV BBDO from January 2007 to September 2009. Sara also worked as a PA to the People Director at AMV BBDO from April 2005 to January 2007.

Sara began their career as a Training Coordinator at the University of Nottingham in September 2003 and later worked as a PA to the Finance Director at Mid Hampshire Primary Care Trust from November 2001 to August 2003.

Sara Donovan completed their high school education at Nottingham Bluecoat School from 1990 to 1997. Sara obtained 10 GCSEs (A-C) and 4 A-levels during this time. Later, from 2000 to 2003, they attended King Alfred's College in Winchester and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Drama, Theatre & Television. No information is provided regarding any additional certifications or qualifications they may have obtained.

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Timeline

  • Chief People Officer

    February, 2023 - present

  • People Engagement HR Director

    October, 2021

  • Head Of People Engagement

    July, 2017