Sara joined Co-op Live in 2020 bringing her 20 years’ experience from working as Chief Executive of a charity, an Assistant Chief Executive at Manchester City Council and in the private sector for marketing agencies and retailers including Marketing Manchester, Shop Direct Group and Marks & Spencer. Co-op Live, is the ultimate stage, is planet friendly with a charitable ethos and focused on delivering real social value like no other venue in the UK. As the Sustainability and Community Director

Sara looks after three key areas at Co-op Live:

- Sustainability – ensuring Co-op Live leads on driving a sustainable venue and events.

- Being a good neighbour – championing community engagement to maximise social value and grass roots pathways.

- Gigs that give back – supporting Co-op Live's charity strategy, including a £1m donation per annum to the Co-op Foundation and local resident and community access to Co-op Live.