Sarah Lightfoot

Sarah Lightfoot has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and positions. Sarah most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer at UNSW College, starting in March 2022. Prior to that, they held the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer from July 2021 to March 2022 at the same company. Sarah also worked as the Chief Business Development Officer at UNSW College from September 2019 to July 2021.

In 2019, Sarah joined UNSW where they held various positions. Sarah worked as the Chief Business Development Officer/Executive Director International, leading international operations and generating over $1 billion in commencing student revenue across UNSW Sydney and offshore pathway colleges. During their tenure, they focused on business development, product strategy, marketing, admissions, recruitment, and learning abroad programs. Sarah also served as the Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor International from July 2020 to December 2020.

Before joining UNSW, Sarah worked at Navitas from 2016 to 2019, where they served as the General Manager & Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Australasia. In this role, they led a global team and achieved significant enrolments and revenue across multiple countries.

Sarah's earlier experiences include working at UNSW Business School as the Faculty Executive Director and Director of Marketing, Admissions, and Student Recruitment. At Navitas, they held the role of Director of Sales and Marketing, overseeing campuses in multiple cities and countries. Sarah also worked at Western Sydney University in various managerial positions related to international operations and regional management.

Overall, Sarah Lightfoot has a strong background in leadership, business development, marketing, and international operations within the education sector.

Sarah Lightfoot has a Master of Education from Monash University, which they completed from 2003 to 2006. Sarah also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing & Hospitality Management from UNSW, obtained between 1991 and 1994. In 2018, Sarah completed the Executive Leaders Management Program at INSEAD. In 2014 to 2016, they obtained a Certificate of Executive Management Development in Leadership from AGSM @ UNSW Business School. Sarah also has a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from TAFE NSW, although the dates of completion are not provided. Sarah is also an Associate Member of the International Education Association of Australia (IEAA), but the specific details of certification are not mentioned.