Sarah Conway

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director at Ashland Place Finance

United Kingdom

Overview

Sarah Conway is a Director at Ashland Place Finance, leveraging over 16 years of experience in aircraft leasing and lending. Holding an MSc from Dublin City University, she is a seasoned specialist in global origination and structured transactions. Colleagues have described her as confident, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills.


She serves as a Director on the Board of the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT), a key leadership role in the global aviation community.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Aviation Finance
Her entire career is focused on this sector, with recent quotes highlighting her focus on expanding client bases and enhancing flexible financing options for the industry.
Aircraft Leasing
Her professional history includes senior roles in lessor origination and she has deep expertise in developing relationships with aircraft lessors globally.
ISTAT Leadership
As a Board Director, she is actively involved in ISTAT committees and initiatives, and she frequently promotes the organization's programs and events.

Media Appearances

Sarah has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Director at Ashland Place Finance
12-2024 - 10-2025
Senior Director at Hamburg Commercial Bank
6-2022 - 3-2024
Head of Lessor Origination, Pricing & Structuring at Deucalion Aviation Limited
6-2021 - 6-2022
Senior Vice President Marketing at Deucalion Aviation Limited
2-2020 - 6-2021
Senior Vice President Aviation Investment Management at DVB Bank SE

Education

2003 - 2005
MSc from Dublin City University
1999 - 2003
BSc Hons from University of Galway

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 5 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at Ashland Place Finance
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sarah

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Sarah

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.