Sarah joined Harwich Haven Authority on the 1 January 2023. Following a successful 20-year career with the Royal Navy, becoming the first woman to command a UK warship, Sarah has held senior, strategic leadership roles within the ports industry.

She was previously Chief Operations Officer at the Port of Dover. Prior to joining the Authority, she oversaw the operational implementation of the approx. £400m new south Harbour at the Port of Aberdeen.

As a champion, and promoter, of diversity and inclusion, Sarah was an inaugural member of the highly successful Maritime UK’s Women in Maritime Network.