Sarah Buchanan

Group People Director, Switch Hospitality Management

With over 18 years of experience within HR Sarah has gained a wealth of knowledge in supporting businesses and executing the HR agenda. 

Sarah started her career within hospitality with IHG at Holiday Inn working fulltime whilst completing her CIPD qualifications, which fuelled her ambition for the next step and continually progressed over the years. 

Having worked in various industries from Manufacturing, Retail and Telecommunications her approach to a successful People function is always the same; attention to detail, stringent administration and consistency.

Sarah’s role is to help the business navigate through challenges, balancing risks and identify opportunities to find the right solution whilst ensuring people are treated fairly and consistently.

She has a proven track record of adapting to change and ensuring objectives come to fruition. No two days and situations are the same as people make her job interesting.

“Passionate about people development and engagement, which enables people to deliver”