Sarah Self

Sarah is a talented leader who specialises in Technology, Transformational Change and Cyber Security. This is demonstrated through a successful background setting strategic direction, delivery of multi-year and international transformational change agendas (£100m+) and inspirational leadership of large and diverse teams often in highly pressurised environments. Throughout her career Sarah has demonstrated a passion for people, drive for action and personal integrity. 

• Finalist for the 2023 IT Leader of the Year and Security Leader of the year, as voted by Women in Technology Excellence Awards. 

• One of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Cyber 2022, as voted by CyberGuru. 

• UK Board member FS-ISAC

Sarah has been with Aviva for 20 years and has built an in-depth knowledge of the business through a variety of roles – most recently as UK Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Sarah was instrumental in the formulation of a new Cyber Resilience Strategy and the delivery of marked security improvements across the group. 

More broadly than Cyber security Sarah has a strong background delivering technology transformation across multiple distribution channels, including many of Aviva’s award-winning platforms. She has led large operational teams and run technology estates for Aviva’s critical economic functions. 

Sarah is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, actively sponsoring initiatives both within and outside of Aviva.