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.
