Sarah Burton

Sarah Burton serves as the Commercial Lead for UK Convenience Sales at Waitrose & Partners since February 2024, where responsibilities include overseeing franchise and product supply agreements. Previously, Sarah was the Business Manager (Chief of Staff) to the Executive Director of Strategy & Commercial Development at John Lewis Partnership, contributing to leadership effectiveness and identifying risks. Sarah's extensive experience at Waitrose & Partners spans from 2008 to 2022, including roles such as Senior Business Manager in International Sales and growth, Account Manager, and Category Manager, focusing on enhancing strategic relationships, product offerings, and market analysis. Sarah holds a postgraduate degree in Food and Business Management from IGD and has participated in Oxford Summer School since 2011.