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Sarah Newbitt

Independent Non-Executive Director and Employee Engagement Non-Executive Director

Sarah Newbitt is a plural Non-Executive Director and spent the majority of her executive career with Unilever, one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. Over the course of 25 years in Unilever, Sarah held various international roles across operations and general management, and gained substantial M&A integration experience. Her final role was as Vice President Supply Chain of Unilever UK & Ireland, a £2bn turnover business employing over 6,000 people. Sarah brings significant consumer goods sector insight and manufacturing and supply chain experience to the Board, together with expertise in developing and implementing sustainability strategies.

 

Appointed

Non-Executive Director – August 2023

Non-Executive Director Employee Engagement – December 2023

 

Committee Membership  

Chair of ESG Committee  

 

External appointments

Non-Executive Director – Ellab A/S

Non-Executive Director – High Value Manufacturing Catapult