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Sarah Hanafy

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Entrepreneur in Residence, Marketing & Comms at Volution Ventures

London, England, United Kingdom

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304 people in our graph share verified history with Sarah — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Sarah: together at University of Windsor

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

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

Skills & more

Marketing Communications10Strategic Communications8Public Relations11Marketing Strategy5Policy2Sales1Internal Communications2Banking3Stakeholder Management3Marketing1Project Management1Management15
+1 moreStrategic 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).

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Also attended Esade377

Francesco MoroPrincipal at Burda Principal InvestmentsAndrea AmadorCompliance Manager at Inveready Technology Investment GroupJosep Maria EcharriManaging Partner & CEO at Inveready Technology Investment GroupIgnacio FontsNon-Executive Chairman at InvereadyRaúl GallegoGeneral Partner at Inveready Technology Investment GroupJoan MirallesHead of Administration & Valuation at Inveready Technology Investment Group

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Also attended University of Windsor56

Jesse FastInvestor at Side Door VenturesFaraz SiddiquiSenior Director, Legal, Endeavor Catalyst at Endeavor CatalystJohn HamerManaging Partner, DCVC Bio at DCVC (Data Collective)Michael SfalcinPrincipal at Yaletown PartnersJay PatelAnalyst at Toyota VenturesDaniel JeonPartner at Ventura Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at Swan4

Lucile CornetPartner at Eight Roads VenturesLuca BocchioPartner at AccelVirginia BassanoPrincipal at Italian Founders FundCandice du FretayFounder at Outlier Grove

Also worked at Currencycloud10

Jos WhiteGeneral Partner at Notion CapitalNick CheethamGTM and Culture Expert at Notion CapitalAdam ShepherdInvestment Partner at TempoCapPhilipp MeindlInvestor at TempoCapSteve LemonPartner at Volution VenturesAngel IssaFintech at Octopus Ventures

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Also worked at NatWest33

Clémence RivoireChief Financial Officer at Axeleo CapitalSteve LyonRegional Manager at UKSEDarren ThompsonInvestor at Meridian Growth CapitalRaj MinhasInvestment Manager at Frontier Development CapitalKieran McSweeneyInvestor at Quilam CapitalPeter KeaneInvestor at Quilam Capital

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Also worked at RBS224

Tony NystenPartner at OpenOceanSwati KulkarniDirector, Corporate Development at Fireside Ventures Advisory LlpErika MorganHead of Investor Relations at Signal Peak VenturesCaglar UrcanInvestment | 212 NexT at 212Virginia TanFounding & Managing Partner at Teja VenturesJohny TjhengDirector at Artesian

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