Sarah Cummings

Over the last two decades I've had wide ranging roles. Along the way I've had the good fortune to be able to give back to my communities, volunteering in childhood education, event management, financial management, PR and comms, community building and fundraising.

Following a successful corporate career, I am now joint Managing Partner of Thames Consulting. My particular areas of specialty are governance, business-driven tech and effective communication with different stakeholders. Working mainly with financial services businesses and scale-ups, I also consult on marketing strategies and bridging the gap between business and tech.

I have developed strong storytelling skills over many years, creating engaging content for diverse audiences. I am a sought after presenter and coach and a multiple pitch competition winner and finalist.

Launched in 2018, our digital health startup, Teach Ted, uses storytelling and research-based learning through play techniques to take the fear out of new experiences for kids and families. Our first book, Ted goes to hospital, is now available and we are in development or clinical trial stage for a range of digital and offline tools.

Alongside these I am actively building a Board portfolio. I'm particularly interested in medical research, fintech and purpose-driven companies/NFPs who can leverage my commercialisation, marketing, business-driven tech and product strategy skills to make the world better. I currently sit on the Board of Playgroup Victoria as an Expert Member.