Sarah Lash
About Sarah Lash
Sarah Lash serves as the Senior Director of Acquisitions at Condé Nast, where she oversees acquisitions for the company's digital network. With a background in sales and acquisitions at notable companies like Cinetic Media and Lionsgate, she has a strong foundation in content monetization and creative strategy.
Work at Condé Nast
Sarah Lash has been serving as the Senior Director of Acquisitions at Condé Nast since 2018. In this role, she oversees acquisitions activity for Condé Nast Entertainment's digital network. Her responsibilities include advising the Business Development team on distribution models and securing opportunities for content monetization. Lash has played a key role in notable projects such as 'The And' docuseries and the A.I.-scripted short film 'Sunspring'. She has also spearheaded the acquisitions strategy for new OTT AVOD apps for WIRED and Bon Appetit.
Previous Experience in Film and Media
Before joining Condé Nast, Sarah Lash held several positions in the film and media industry. She worked at Cinetic Media as the Head of Domestic Sales from 2006 to 2009, where she was based in New York. Prior to that, she was an Agent at ICM Partners for 11 months in 2006. Her earlier experience includes serving as the Director of Acquisitions at Lionsgate from 1997 to 2000, also in New York.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Lash studied at Colgate University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English and Philosophy from 1989 to 1993. She also studied Scandinavian Literature and Film at the University of Stockholm for 11 months in 1992. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in acquisitions and content strategy within the media industry.
Achievements in Content Production
In her role at Condé Nast, Sarah Lash has led the creative strategy and production of three short films for a branded entertainment package commissioned by Qualcomm. Additionally, she executive produced and co-directed ten video profiles for the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards, which featured interviews with prominent figures such as Senator Cory Booker and Gloria Steinem. These projects highlight her capabilities in both acquisitions and content creation.