Sarah Gaarde

Sarah Gaarde is an accomplished financial and economic leader with extensive experience in the public sector. Currently serving as Økonomi- og Arbejdsmarkedsdirektør at Vejle Kommune since August 2020, Sarah previously held the position of interim director for Trekantområdet for four months in early 2024, facilitating collaborative growth among seven municipalities. Prior to this, Sarah worked at Odense Kommune from 2006 to 2020 in various strategic roles, including Økonomidirektør and Ökonomi- og analysechef, overseeing political and economic agendas. Sarah's career began at Fyns Amt as a fuldmægtig. Educational credentials include degrees from Syddansk Universitet.