Sara Bennison
About Sara Bennison
Sara Bennison serves as the Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Nationwide Building Society and has held this position since 2016. She also contributes as a Non Executive Director at the Lawn Tennis Association and has extensive experience in marketing and communications across various organizations.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Sara Bennison has served as the Chief Product & Marketing Officer at Nationwide Building Society since 2016. In this role, she leads the Propositions and Engagement Community, focusing on insight, products, marketing, communications, and social investment. Additionally, she holds the position of CEO at The Mortgage Works, a subsidiary of Nationwide Building Society. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping the organization's product offerings and marketing strategies.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Nationwide Building Society, Sara Bennison has been a Non Executive Director at the Lawn Tennis Association since 2018. She is involved in governance and strategic oversight within the organization. Furthermore, she participates in the Speakers for Schools initiative, which aims to inspire young people through educational talks and workshops. She also serves as a Trustee of The Prince’s Countryside Fund, contributing to rural community support and development.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Communications
Sara Bennison has extensive experience in marketing and communications. She worked at Barclays Bank as Chief Marketing Officer for the Personal and Corporate Bank from 2008 to 2016. Prior to that, she held the position of Managing Partner at Grey London from 2003 to 2007. Her career also includes a role as Head of Marketing Communications at BT for one year in 2007, and as Board Account Director at Ammirati Puris Lintas from 1995 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Sara Bennison studied at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford, where she earned a Master of Arts with Honours in English Language and Literature from 1986 to 1989. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in marketing and communications, contributing to her leadership roles in various organizations.
Involvement in Industry Organizations
Sara Bennison is actively involved with WACL, an organization dedicated to supporting women in leadership roles within the communications industry. Her participation in this organization reflects her commitment to promoting diversity and leadership within the sector.