Where did Sarah Hanafy go to school?

Sarah Hanafy studied at Esade (MBA); University of Windsor (Hons BA International Relations & Economics).

Sarah Hanafy

Investor

Entrepreneur in Residence, Marketing & Comms at Volution Ventures

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Sarah Hanafy began her career in politics, running election campaigns for MPs and later serving as communications counsel to cabinet ministers in Government. She subsequently led marketing and communications teams at global banks before joining the fintech company Currencycloud, where she grew the marketing team from four to fifty people ahead of the company's acquisition by Visa. Her expertise spans product marketing, demand generation, PR, and communications.

Experience

Self-employedFractional CMO & Marketing Consultantcurrent2023 — present
VolutionEntrepreneur In Residencecurrent2022 — present
SwanChief Marketing Officer2022 — 2023
CurrencycloudGlobal VP Communications & Marketing2018 — 2022London, United Kingdom
NatWestHead of Marketing & Communications, RBS & NatWest2016 — 2018London, United Kingdom
RBSHead of CEO & Executive Communications2013 — 2016London, United Kingdom
RBSDirector of International Cash Management Sales2011 — 2013
RBSSenior Marketing Manager, Global Transaction Services2010 — 2011London, United Kingdom
PhilipsConsultant2009Amsterdam
Government of OntarioDirector of Communications & Issues Management2005 — 2008Toronto, Canada Area
Government of OntarioSenior Legislative Advisor2004 — 2005Toronto, Canada Area
Government of OntarioOperations & Outreach Manager2003 — 2004Toronto, Canada Area

Skills & more

Marketing Communications10Strategic Communications8Public Relations11Marketing Strategy5Policy2Sales1Internal Communications2Banking3Stakeholder Management3Marketing1Project Management1Management15

+1 more

Strategic Planning

Languages English · French · Spanish

From Sarah's professional profile.

Colleagues at Volution Ventures

Amy Goodwin

Senior Investment Manager at Volution Ventures

Ed Bardos

Partner and COO at Volution Ventures

James Codling

Managing Partner at Volution Ventures

Jonny Laughton

Partner at Volution Ventures

Mike Edwards

Investment Director at Volution Ventures

Nick Hoar

Senior Partner at Volution Ventures

Nina Foote

Partner and Head of Growth at Volution Ventures

Steve Lemon

Partner at Volution Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sarah Hanafy?: Sarah Hanafy began her career in politics, running election campaigns for MPs and later serving as communications counsel to cabinet ministers in Government. She subsequently led marketing and communications teams at global banks before joining the fintech company Currencycloud, where she grew the marketing team from four to fifty people ahead of the company's acquisition by Visa. Her expertise spans product marketing, demand generation, PR, and communications.
Where does Sarah Hanafy work?: Sarah Hanafy is Entrepreneur in Residence, Marketing & Comms at Volution Ventures.
Where did Sarah Hanafy go to school?: Sarah Hanafy studied at Esade (MBA); University of Windsor (Hons BA International Relations & Economics).