Sarah Denton
About Sarah Denton
Sarah Denton serves as the Senior Director and Head of Organizational Change Management at Advance Auto Parts, bringing extensive experience in change management across various industries. She has a strong background in strategic communications, instructional design, and leadership development, having held key roles at notable companies such as Accenture, Kraft Foods Group, and Willis Towers Watson.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Sarah Denton serves as the Senior Director and Head of Organizational Change Management at Advance Auto Parts. She has held this position since 2021, focusing on implementing change management strategies that align with the company's goals. Her role involves leading initiatives that facilitate organizational transformation and enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Change Management
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Sarah Denton held several key positions in change management. She worked at Willis Towers Watson as Director of Communication and Change Management Consulting from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, she was a Senior Manager at Clerestory Consulting from 2016 to 2019. Her experience includes roles at Kraft Foods Group, where she served as Organizational Change and Training Lead and Talent & Org Effectiveness Lead, contributing to her extensive background in the field.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Denton earned a Master’s degree in Communications from Northwestern University, studying there from 2013 to 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Westfield University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background supports her expertise in instructional design, training, and leadership development.
Consulting Background
Sarah Denton has a solid foundation in consulting, having worked at Accenture as a Consultant from 2004 to 2008 and at Deloitte as a Senior Consultant from 2007 to 2008. Her consulting roles have equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex change processes and deliver results during transformational change.
Change Management Initiatives
Throughout her career, Sarah Denton has led organizational change management initiatives across various industries. She emphasizes pragmatic and collaborative approaches, which are valued by clients. Her focus on enhancing leadership capabilities and developing effective learning programs contributes to her success in driving change and improving organizational performance.