I'm a senior global social media and digital communications leader with 15+ years of experience building authentic, high-performing brand communities across tech, SaaS, e-commerce, education and professional services. I blend AI-powered storytelling, trend-led creativity and data intelligence to grow reach, strengthen reputation and humanize brands at scale. I connect creative execution with cross-functional collaboration and governance to deliver campaigns that feel real, relevant and measurable. I love turning complex stories into human-first narratives, partnering with product, marketing, and CX teams to drive organic growth and meaningful investor and customer engagement.

Sarah Willis

I'm a senior global social media and digital communications leader with 15+ years of experience building authentic, high-performing brand communities across tech, SaaS, e-commerce, education and professional services. I blend AI-powered storytelling, trend-led creativity and data intelligence to grow reach, strengthen reputation and humanize brands at scale. I connect creative execution with cross-functional collaboration and governance to deliver campaigns that feel real, relevant and measurable. I love turning complex stories into human-first narratives, partnering with product, marketing, and CX teams to drive organic growth and meaningful investor and customer engagement.

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I’m a senior global social media and digital communications leader with 15+ years of experience building authentic, high-performing brand communities across tech, SaaS, e-commerce, education and professional services. I blend AI-powered storytelling, trend-led creativity and data intelligence to grow reach, strengthen reputation and humanize brands at scale.

I connect creative execution with cross-functional collaboration and governance to deliver campaigns that feel real, relevant and measurable. I love turning complex stories into human-first narratives, partnering with product, marketing, and CX teams to drive organic growth and meaningful investor and customer engagement.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Digital Communications & Social Media Manager at Sanctuary Group
May 31, 2021 - October 13, 2025
Transformed Sanctuary's social ecosystem across 30+ business units; improved sentiment by 37%; established the UK's most-followed housing page; launched YouTube channel; created dedicated Facebook communities; developed governance and tone-of-voice systems; implemented cross-unit social governance and data-backed insights.
Head of Content and Social Media at GDS Group
January 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Led global B2B SaaS and Digital Transformation social strategy; managed a remote team across 30+ divisions; introduced data-led insights, audience strategy, and influencer/creator partnerships; established governance and brand advocacy across the organization.
Head of Growth & Social Media at The Know
August 31, 2022 - October 13, 2025
Launched and scaled The Know's digital presence from concept to an audience of 50K+ within six months through data-led storytelling and creator partnerships; built editorial and social ecosystem; introduced AI-powered automation and platforming projects; collaborated with product and CX to optimize content and community impact.
Senior Global Social Media & Digital Communications Leader at Wayfair
December 31, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Led Wayfair’s global social and community strategy; managed a remote team of 22 across the US and EMA; delivered consistent, high-impact storytelling aligned with brand and business goals; drove engagement +45% YoY; launched AI-powered social care chatbot; integrated audience insights with product & UX; executed live social experiences during key retail moments.

Education

BA Hons Psychology & Sociology at University of the West of England
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Qualifications

PR Practitioner
January 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025
Prince2 Accredited Practitioner
January 1, 2008 - October 13, 2025
CIPR Accredited PR Practitioner
January 1, 2009 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Healthcare