Meet Sarah

Sarah Cocker is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience spanning finance, media, corporate communications, and academia. As the Managing Director of Amplify Project Management Services, she collaborates globally with cabinet ministers, CEOs, chairpersons and senior VPs to define and achieve their strategic communication objectives. Sarah is also a sought-after host and moderator at international conferences, covering diverse topics from AI to sustainability. 

Professional Journey

  • Finance and Media: Sarah began her career as an equity analyst at BNP-Paribas, later leading the London Latin American equity sales desk. Her expertise led her to financial journalism, where she anchored CNBC's "Squawk Box" and worked with CBC and BSKYB. In Dubai, she co-hosted the "Business Breakfast" show on Dubai Eye Radio

  • Academia and Coaching: At IMD Business School in Switzerland, Sarah developed communication workshops for the Masters program, sat on the Admissions board and was an executive coach.

  • Current Role: As Managing Director of Amplify Project Management Services, Sarah provides consultancy and coaching, empowering leaders to communicate effectively, authentically and develop executive presence. 

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Anchored more than 1000 episodes of CNBC's "Squawk Box."

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Developed and delivered communication coaching sessions to Master’s students at IMD Business School.

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Hosted and moderated over 200 international conferences and panels.

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Coached over 2000 senior executives " in strategic communication.

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