Sarah Wood is a digital entrepreneur and diversity advocate, driving innovation and transforming business culture for the better. She co-founded Unruly, the international video advertising marketplace, acquired by NewsCorp for £114 million in 2015. Unruly grew from an idea charting the popularity of viral videos to a global online advertising... Read more
Sarah Wood is a digital entrepreneur and diversity advocate, driving innovation and transforming business culture for the better. She co-founded Unruly, the international video advertising marketplace, acquired by NewsCorp for £114 million in 2015.
Unruly grew from an idea charting the popularity of viral videos to a global online advertising business, built on the power of content to tell a story, working with brands that want to move people not just reach them, bringing emotional intelligence to digital advertising.
Sarah is Senior Independent Director on the board of Tech Nation, the growth platform for ambitious British tech entrepreneurs. She is an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust Women supporting Women Programme, on the advisory boards for AccelerateHer and City Ventures (University of London) and invests in UK tech startups and scaleups.
Drawing on her experience as CEO of Unruly, Sarah wrote the must-read career handbook ‘Stepping Up: How to Accelerate Your Leadership Potential’ which calls for more diverse, digital and empathetic business leaders.
Sarah has been a judge for the Women’s Prize for Fiction, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world. She is in demand as a commentator on the technology industry, and business as a whole. When speaking, Sarah can cover topics from the future of technology to women in business, as well as telling her own remarkable business story.
Recognised for her work in the tech industry and for her entrepreneurship, Sarah has been named Veuve Clicquot’s Businesswoman of the Year, City AM’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and awarded an OBE for services to technology and innovation.
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You can book Sarah Wood through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sarah's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sarah Wood's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sarah tailored to your event.
Sarah Wood speaks on Digital Trends, Diversity, Entrepreneurial, Leadership. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sarah to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sarah Wood for events worldwide, subject to Sarah's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sarah Wood is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sarah can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sarah Wood on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sarah can offer.
Sarah Wood delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Sarah Wood's areas of expertise include Digital Trends, Diversity, Entrepreneurial, Leadership. To get a clear sense of Sarah's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Sarah Wood can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Digital Trends, Diversity, Entrepreneurial, Leadership is relevant. Details of Sarah's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sarah Wood is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sarah Wood, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sarah's current availability for your dates.