Sarah Pellegrini
About Sarah Pellegrini
Sarah Pellegrini is the Chief Communications Officer at Brambles and serves as a Director on the Board of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). With extensive experience in corporate communications across various organizations, she has held significant roles at Qantas, Arrium, and several companies in the UK.
Work at Brambles
Sarah Pellegrini has been serving as Chief Communications Officer at Brambles since 2021. In this role, she leads the company's communication strategies and initiatives. Prior to this position, she was the Vice President of Internal Communications at Brambles from 2018 to 2021, where she directed group-wide internal communications. Her work at Brambles has included overseeing employee communications and enhancing organizational messaging.
Current Role at National Trust of Australia
In 2023, Sarah Pellegrini was appointed as a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). This role involves contributing to the governance and strategic direction of the organization, which focuses on heritage conservation and community engagement in Victoria, Australia.
Previous Experience in Communications
Sarah Pellegrini has extensive experience in communications across various sectors. She worked at Qantas as Senior Manager of Internal Communications from 2016 to 2018, overseeing employee communications for the airline's global operations. Prior to that, she held the position of Global Internal Communications Manager at Arrium from 2014 to 2016. Her earlier roles include Corporate Communications Manager at SABMiller and Group Internal Communications Director at Rexam, both in London.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Pellegrini holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from RMIT University, which she completed from 1994 to 1996. She is currently studying at the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is expected to achieve GAICD status in 2024. Her educational background supports her expertise in communications and leadership within corporate environments.
Background in Journalism
Sarah Pellegrini began her career as a journalist at Herald Sun, where she worked from 1997 to 2000. This foundational experience in journalism has informed her subsequent roles in corporate communications, allowing her to effectively craft messages and engage with diverse audiences throughout her career.