Sarah Donegan

Managing Director

Sarah is a strategist, connector and advisor to leaders navigating growth and change. With over two decades in HR executive search, she brings a sharp mind and steady hand to every assignment, distilling complexity into clarity and delivering results with precision and heart.

As Co-Founder of Samuels Donegan, Sarah has built a firm known for its integrity, intelligence and genuine care. She is recognised for her ability to read people and situations intuitively, drawing out what really matters to make confident, enduring appointments. Her strength lies in combining commercial rigour with empathy, always balancing the needs of the business with the aspirations of the individual. A respected voice within the HR community, Sarah regularly shares insights on leadership, talent strategy and the shifting role of People and Culture in driving business performance. She is valued not just for the growth she’s led, but for the integrity and authenticity she brings to a profession that has never been more critical to organisational success. Her driving purpose remains unchanged: to help organisations and people thrive together through great leadership.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Want to be kept informed of the latest insights and trends in the People and Talent world?

Australian Aboriginal flag with black and red halves and a yellow circle, shown by Samuels Donegan

Samuels Donegan acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Want to be kept informed of the latest insights and trends in the People and Talent world?

Australian Aboriginal flag with black and red halves and a yellow circle, shown by Samuels Donegan

Samuels Donegan acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Want to be kept informed of the latest insights and trends in the People and Talent world?

Australian Aboriginal flag with black and red halves and a yellow circle, shown by Samuels Donegan

Samuels Donegan acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Want to be kept informed of the latest insights and trends in the People and Talent world?

Australian Aboriginal flag with black and red halves and a yellow circle, shown by Samuels Donegan

Samuels Donegan acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live and pay our respects to Elders past and present.