Sarah Armstrong
About Sarah Armstrong
Sarah Armstrong serves as the Lead of Event Editorial for Global Programming at the World Economic Forum, where she focuses on high-quality content and customer experiences. With over 15 years of experience in managing large-scale events in investment and wealth management, she has a strong interest in sustainability within the events industry.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Sarah Armstrong serves as the Lead for Event Editorial and Global Programming at the World Economic Forum since 2022. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, she focuses on creating high-quality content for various global events. Her role involves overseeing the editorial direction of events, ensuring that they align with the Forum's mission and objectives.
Previous Experience at Informa Connect - Finance
Prior to her current position, Sarah Armstrong held several roles at Informa Connect - Finance. She worked as a Senior Conference Director from 2010 to 2018, managing large-scale event portfolios in investment and wealth management. She also served as a Conference Producer from 2006 to 2010, where she was responsible for developing content and programming for various conferences.
Editorial Leadership at Informa Global Finance
Sarah Armstrong was the Editor-in-Chief for FundForum Asia at Informa Global Finance from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she led editorial initiatives and developed content strategies for the publication, contributing to its relevance in the finance sector.
Educational Background
Sarah Armstrong studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in History and Modern Languages (Italian) from 1999 to 2003. She furthered her education at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, achieving a Master's degree in History of Art from 2005 to 2006.
Expertise in Event Management
With over 15 years of experience in managing large-scale event portfolios, Sarah Armstrong combines expertise in both digital and in-person event management. Her focus includes delivering exceptional customer experiences and integrating sustainability within the events she oversees.