Sara Brown
About Sara Brown
Sara Brown serves as the Chair of the Management Assistants Centre of Excellence at the European Patent Office, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in management assistance and strong intercultural communication skills, she has held various roles at the European Patent Office since 2006.
Work at European Patent Office
Sara Brown has held multiple roles at the European Patent Office (EPO) since 2006. She currently serves as the Chair of the Management Assistants Centre of Excellence (MACE) and has been in this position since 2021. Prior to this, she worked as a Management Assistant to the Principal Director of Co-operation and Patent Academy since 2020. Her previous roles at the EPO include Assistant to the Board of Auditors from 2006 to 2010, Management Assistant to the Director of International Co-operation from 2016 to 2019, and Management Assistant to the Director of International Organisations, Trilateral and IP5 from 2010 to 2015. Additionally, she served as an Assistant in the Council Secretariat from 2002 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Sara Brown completed her A levels at South Wilts Grammar School in Salisbury from 1986 to 1990. She then pursued higher education at The University of Salford, where she studied French and Italian, earning a BA (Hons) from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background supports her strong skills in intercultural communication, which are essential for her work at the European Patent Office. She also possesses expertise in event management, which is a significant aspect of her responsibilities.
Professional Memberships
Sara Brown is an active member of the International Management Assistants (IMA) and The Officials. Through these memberships, she contributes to professional networks and development in the field of management assistance. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to advancing the profession and enhancing the skills of management assistants.
Background
Sara Brown has extensive experience in management assistance, primarily within the European Patent Office. Her career spans over 17 years at the EPO, where she has taken on various roles that have contributed to her professional development. Her work in a multinational organization has equipped her with the necessary skills to navigate diverse work environments effectively.