Sarah Willingham

Entrepreneur, consumer champion, and all-round female boss, Sarah Willingham is proving that you really can do it all. The self-titled ‘Mumpreneur’ has effortlessly balanced family life with international business success throughout her career, by paving her own way and making smart investments. Now, advocating for others to do the same, the influential businesswoman uses her platform as a keynote speaker to offer implementable advice, both to individuals and corporations, wanting to replicate her success. Named in The Sunday Times 500 Most Influential People in Britain 2016, Sarah’s power as a speaker is transformational, an opportunity not to be missed.

Best recognised as the woman who took The Bombay Bicycle Club to new heights, Sarah grew it into the largest Indian restaurant chain in the UK. By joining forces with The Clapham House Group, Sarah developed the chain from seven restaurants to 17 and turned the original concept into a household name. Repeating the same savvy investing in London Cocktail Club and The Craft Cocktail Company, Sarah’s authority in the consumer food and drink market is unparalleled. Combing her expertise and platform as a serial entrepreneur, Sarah spent three years as a judge on The Restaurant and for two years as a Dragon on Dragons' Den, where she extended her investment portfolio.

Backed by three business degrees, and an early passion for the food industry, Sarah began working in restaurants from the age of 13. Thriving in a consumer-led environment, Sarah soon climbed the corporate ladder to manage Planet Hollywood and Pizza Express. With an ability to capitalise on opportunities, and drive business propositions, Sarah gained a reputation in the industry for her impressive impact. A market leader from the outset, Sarah was ranked in The Times 35 Most Successful Women Under 35 and was named Business Weekly’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year.

Driven by her ambition to support others in replicating her success, Sarah is a champion of the underdog and an advocate for women in business. Through her investments in LetsSaveMoney and mySupermarket, she encourages smart money management, for free, allowing users to take control of their finances. As a speaker, she explores a range of topics, from balancing risk and reward in investing, to being your own boss, and growing a business.