Sarah Packwood
About Sarah Packwood
Sarah Packwood serves as a Senior Associate in Competition and Consumer Enforcement at Ofcom in London, where she has worked since 2018. With a strong background in energy regulation and significant analytical skills, she effectively enhances collaboration and compliance within her department.
Work at Ofcom
Sarah Packwood has served as a Senior Associate in Competition and Consumer Enforcement at Ofcom since 2018. In this role, she focuses on regulatory compliance and enforcement within the communications sector. Her responsibilities include stakeholder analysis, which is vital for understanding the dynamics of regulatory environments. Packwood employs team building skills to foster collaboration and enhance departmental efficiency, contributing to the overall effectiveness of Ofcom's regulatory efforts.
Previous Experience at Ofgem
Prior to her position at Ofcom, Sarah Packwood worked at Ofgem, the regulator for the electricity and gas markets in Great Britain. She held the role of Enforcement and Compliance Analyst from 2015 to 2017, followed by a promotion to Manager of Enforcement from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at Ofgem provided her with extensive experience in energy regulation and compliance, which informs her current work in competition and consumer enforcement.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Packwood earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cell Biology/Biochemistry from the University of Kent, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Her academic background has equipped her with significant analytical skills, which are essential for her role in compliance and enforcement. Additionally, her expertise in stakeholder analysis enhances her ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
Background in Energy Regulation
Sarah Packwood has a strong background in the oil and energy industry, which provides her with a unique perspective in her current regulatory role. Her experience in energy regulation, gained during her time at Ofgem, complements her work in competition and consumer enforcement at Ofcom. This background enables her to effectively address the challenges and nuances of regulatory compliance in the energy sector.