Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook has a diverse and extensive work experience in various procurement and leadership roles. Sarah started their career in 1996 as a Purchasing Analyst at Guinness and then moved on to roles in United Biscuits, where they held sales and procurement management positions. At Goodman Fielder, they worked as a Strategic Procurement Manager, overseeing Ingredients, Packaging, and Indirects. Sarah then joined Nestlé as a Group Procurement Manager for Oceania, responsible for category management across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Sarah later joined Coca-Cola Amatil and held several senior procurement roles, including Group Procurement Manager-Indirects Demand and Group Chief Procurement officer. Sarah actively contributed to the integration of Coca-Cola Amatil with Coca-Cola European Partners and played a significant role in sustainability and circularity initiatives. Sarah is currently serving as the Chief Commercial and Operations Officer at Samsara Eco and is also a Director at Circular Plastics Australia.

Sarah Cook has a diverse education history. Sarah obtained a Bachelor of Arts (hons) degree in Business Studies from Liverpool John Moores University. Sarah later pursued further education at the Macquarie Business School, where they completed a Master's degree in Management. Additionally, Sarah completed the Prince of Wales Sustainability Leadership Program (CISL) at the University of Cambridge.

Sarah also holds a Graduate degree in Company Directors Course from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Furthermore, Sarah has a Certificate in Management from the Australian Institute of Management.

In terms of certifications, they obtained a Bronze Medallion from Surf Life Saving NSW in November 2020. Sarah also received the MCPIS certification from CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply in July 1997.

Sarah's education and certifications demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and professional development across various fields.