Sarah Young

Sarah Young

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP Human Resources - IMEA at Informa Markets

  • Education

    • University of Derby

      2010 - 2012
      Master of Arts Education

      Dissertation Topic: Evaluating training effectiveness and impact within organisations.

    • University of Sunderland

      2006 - 2007
      Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance
    • Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences

      2000 - 2001
      Erasmus Programme International Business
    • Nottingham Trent University

      1999 - 2003
      BA (Hons) European Business and German 2:1
  • Experience

    • Procter & Gamble

      Sept 2003 - Jun 2006
      Cost & Capital Accountant
    • Education Business Partnership, North Tyneside Council

      Apr 2004 - Jul 2007
      • Development Officer

        Sept 2006 - Jul 2007
      • Volunteer Business Ambassador

        Apr 2004 - Jul 2007
    • Newcastle College

      Aug 2007 - Aug 2008
      Lecturer in Business, Personal & Social Development, & Mentoring Co-ordinator
    • Abu Dhabi University (SUMMIT Career Management Services)

      Aug 2008 - Dec 2010
      Supervisory Career Advisor
    • Workz Middle East

      Dec 2010 - Feb 2013
      Learning and Development Manager
    • Freedom Pizza

      Feb 2013 - Oct 2015
      • Director of Human Capital

        Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
      • Learning and Development Manager

        Feb 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Informa Markets

      Nov 2015 - now

      Overseeing the regional People Strategy and colleague experience for a growth markets portfolio comprising UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkiye and India.

      • Vice President Human Resources

        Apr 2024 - now
      • Head of HR - EMEA

        Mar 2021 - Apr 2024
      • Head of HR - Middle East & Turkey

        Sept 2018 - Mar 2021
      • Head of HR & Administration - Middle East

        Nov 2015 - Sept 2018
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Finance for Non-Financial Managers.

      Informa
      Jul 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Online Course: Leading in the Digital Age

      LEAD Academy gGmbH
      Jun 2017
    • Certificate in Job Analysis & Descriptions, Job Evaluation & Grades

      Informa
      Feb 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Corporate Mentoring

      Connectd
      Aug 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Level A & B Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing

      British Psychological Society
      Jul 2010
    • Facet5 Accredited Practitioner

      Facet5 Ltd
      Jan 2020
    • CTLLS (Certificate of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

      City & Guilds
      Jul 2008
    • Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health First Aid Australia
      Oct 2018
    • Internal QMS Auditor (ISO9001)

      LRQA
      Jun 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Children of the Mountain on Sept 2015
      Children of the MountainAssociated with Sarah Young