Sarah Clarke is a recognised technology governance specialist with over two decades of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, and AI governance. She has worked across diverse sectors, from financial services to technology startups, offering practical solutions to complex governance, risk, and compliance challenges. Her expertise lies in making security and privacy measures more accessible and effective through clear communication, governance strategies, and automation.
Sarah is the founder of Infospectives, a UK-based management consulting company specialising in Data Protection and Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance. She has held key roles in technology governance, including serving as an advisory board member for IASME, the organisation overseeing the Cyber Essentials certification scheme backed by the National Cyber Security Centre. She is an Emeritus Fellow and former Director of For Humanity, a non-profit dedicated to AI audit and oversight solutions. Additionally, she has contributed to responsible AI standards development through the British Computing Society and the IEEE P3119 AI Procurement Standard.
Recognised multiple times in Computer Weekly’s list of the most influential women in UK tech, Sarah has also been acknowledged as an ‘unsung hero’ in cybersecurity. She regularly shares her insights as an international speaker and guest lecturer at the University of Manchester, focusing on IT governance and vendor security.
Her work centres on bridging the gap between governance frameworks and practical implementation, ensuring that businesses can rapidly identify and address risks while remaining compliant with evolving regulations. She is a vocal advocate for ethical technology development, working to embed human rights considerations into governance practices without adding unnecessary complexity.