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Sara Braund

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VP Digital Technology at South32
📍 Greater Perth Area, Australia

Sara Braund is a technology executive with extensive experience in the oil and energy industry. As VP of Digital Technology at South32, she leads technology services and applications globally. Her career includes serving as the first female CIO at Woodside Energy, and she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Aberdeen.

Originally from northern Scotland, Sara moved to Perth in the early 2000s. She is a passionate advocate for diversity, serving as the lead sponsor for South32s "Introducing Girls to STEM" initiative and serving on Murdoch Universitys IT Advisory Panel to mentor upcoming talent.

She overcame a significant fear of flying and public speaking to present at a conference in Australia, which led to her relocating and building her career there.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
VP Digital Technology
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Perth Area, Australia
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Digital Transformation
As VP of Digital Technology, she is responsible for standardizing and streamlining IT operations for South32's global sites.
Women in STEM
She is the lead sponsor for South32's initiative to introduce girls to STEM and was named an "Outstanding Woman in Resources. "
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Career

Work history

7-2020
VP Digital Technology
South32
11-2018 - 7-2020
VP Digital Operations
South32
10-2016 - 11-2018
VP WHQ Technology
Woodside Energy
7-2013 - 10-2016
VP CIO
Woodside Energy
7-2011 - 7-2013
IT / IM Manager Browse Project
Woodside Energy
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Education
2011 - 2011
Advanced Diploma of Management
Australian Institute of Management
1985 - 1989
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
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