Sarah Baker

Ledger Bennett (part of Havas Media Network)

Head of Growth

Sarah began her career in 2010 with Starcom Mediavest, driven by a desire to combat workplace barriers. In 2019, she lost her job while on maternity leave, which intensified her mission. She joined Havas Media Network, where she is now Head of Growth at Ledger Bennett, focusing on transforming recruitment and talent nurturing. At GroupM, she successfully lobbied for early gender pay gap disclosure and mentored several individuals, including those from the Maxus apprenticeship scheme. She spearheaded support for the You Make It charity, helping disadvantaged women gain employment, leading to multiple successful placements at Havas. Sarah led apprentice schemes at Maxus and Wavemaker, promoting diverse recruitment, and secured a £12k support package for the Back2Business Career Accelerator. She advocated for better DE&I data tracking at Havas and conducted sessions to understand team values and motivations, enhancing diversity and inclusion. As co-chair of Havas Media’s DE&I committee, she improved recruitment processes and supported inclusive practices, earning her the ‘force for good’ award for significant impact on people and communities. Sarah's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with her transformative initiatives, make her a standout candidate for this award.