Sarah Downie, CEO, Shared Value Project

Sarah is an accomplished executive and strategist, with a particular talent for transforming, leading, and activating purpose-led organisations. As CEO for the Shared Value Project Australia and New Zealand (SVP), she builds on 20 years’ experience in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors to champion a better future for business and society collectively, through shared value.

Driven by the belief that corporate assets, resources, and innovation can unlock unrivalled social progress – whilst increasing business prosperity and sustainability – Sarah is committed to advancing a new kind of capitalism; fit for the times.

A member of the Shared Value Global Steering Committee, she directs the Shared Value Australian team to deliver the evidence, tools, education, and inspiration required make this urgent shift. She has completed Harvard Executive Programs; Sustainable Business Strategy (2019), Profit and Purpose: Creating Shared Value (2021) and Sustainability Leadership (2024).