Sarah Brown

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Legal Officer, Technology & Enterprise Operations at NAB

Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Overview

A senior legal executive with extensive international experience in the financial services and technology sectors. Currently the Chief Legal Officer for Technology & Enterprise Operations at NAB, they previously served as General Counsel for Zip Co and held leadership roles at Westpac and Royal Bank of Scotland in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore. They hold a Bachelor of Laws and Business from the University of Technology Sydney.



This individual has worked across the globe, holding senior legal positions in London, Hong Kong, and Singapore before returning to Australia.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Full Of Energy

Believer

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Fintech Innovation
Their recent career includes roles at digital financial services company Zip Co and Constantinople, a software startup building a platform for banks.
Technology Law
Previously led Westpac's Technology, Enterprise & Digital Legal team and has extensive experience advising on major technology and procurement contracts.
Data Privacy
Has a declared expertise in providing strategic privacy and data advice within major financial institutions like the Westpac Group.

Media Appearances

Sarah has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Chief Legal Officer, Technology & Enterprise Operations at NAB
1-2024 - 9-2025
General Counsel, ANZ and Company Secretary at Zip Co
7-2023 - 1-2024
Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary at Constantinople
5-2022 - 7-2023
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Constantinople
6-2020 - 4-2022
Head of Technology, Enterprise & Digital Legal at Westpac

Education

1997 - 2002
Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business (with Distinction) from The University of Technology Sydney

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Exp : 11 Location : Greater Sydney Area, Australia Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Legal Officer, Technology & Enterprise Operations at NAB
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Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sarah

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Sarah

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