Sarah Lynch
About Sarah Lynch
Sarah Lynch serves as the Director of People & Culture at Rent The Runway, where she specializes in HR, talent, and culture initiatives. With extensive experience across the UK, Australia, and Ireland, she has held various leadership roles in human resources and is a board member at Galway Arts Centre.
Current Role at Rent the Runway
Sarah Lynch currently serves as the Director of People & Culture at Rent the Runway, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on aligning HR initiatives with business objectives to support organizational growth. Her work involves designing and delivering programs that enhance employee experience and foster talent development.
Previous Experience at Rent the Runway
Prior to her current role, Sarah Lynch worked at Rent the Runway as the Senior Manager of HR & Talent from 2020 to 2024. During this time, she contributed to the development of HR strategies that supported the company's talent acquisition and retention efforts. She also served as an HR Manager and Technical Recruiter at the company from 2019 to 2020.
Work at Dazed Media
From 2012 to 2016, Sarah Lynch held the position of Head of HR at Dazed Media in London, United Kingdom. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing HR functions and implementing policies that promoted a positive workplace culture.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Lynch studied at the University of Limerick, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages & Cultural Studies, focusing on French and Spanish from 1998 to 2002. She later achieved a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and Management from 2010 to 2011, followed by a Master of Science in Work and Organisational Behaviour from 2011 to 2012. She holds a Chartered CIPD membership, reflecting her professional expertise in HR.
Board Membership at Galway Arts Centre
Sarah Lynch serves as a board member at Galway Arts Centre, where she contributes to the cultural landscape of the region. Her involvement in this organization reflects her commitment to supporting community initiatives and the arts.