Sally Toms
About Sally Toms
Sally Toms serves as the Head of Operations for Global Initiatives at BORN Group, where she oversees strategic planning and execution across international markets. With a strong background in project management and operations, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including The BIO Agency and Digitas UK.
Work at BORN
Sally Toms serves as the Head of Operations - Global Initiatives at BORN Group since 2021. In this role, she oversees strategic planning and execution of global initiatives across multiple international markets. Toms plays a key role in policy setting and compliance, collaborating with various departments to align operational strategies. She is part of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to high-level decision-making and strategic direction. Her management of a portfolio with an annual revenue exceeding £10 million highlights her financial acumen and leadership capabilities.
Previous Experience in Operations
Before joining BORN Group, Sally Toms held several significant positions in operations and project management. She worked at The BIO Agency as Head of Delivery & Operations from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, she spent time at Digitas UK in various roles, including Delivery Director and Programme Director, from 2014 to 2017. Her experience also includes positions at Chemistry, Story Worldwide, and Publicis Modem, where she developed her expertise in project management and delivery operations.
Education and Expertise
Sally Toms holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Italian from The University of Auckland, where she studied from 1988 to 1991. She furthered her education in Italian Language at Università per Stranieri di Perugia, achieving Italian Level 3. Additionally, she earned a Diploma in Publishing from Whitireia Community Polytechnic in 1998. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in project management and operations within the digital and publishing sectors.
Negotiation and Compliance Skills
Sally Toms has extensive experience in negotiating complex client and supply contracts, particularly in the IT services sector. Her role at BORN Group involves ensuring compliance and policy setting, which requires a thorough understanding of operational strategies. She works closely with various departments to align these strategies, demonstrating her capability in managing both operational and compliance aspects within the organization.