About Me

Hi, I’m Sarah Woods — a fractional COO and Chief People Officer who helps scaling companies build better businesses through smarter operations and people strategies.

With over two decades of experience in HR and operations leadership, I’ve worked alongside executive teams to build, transform, and scale. I’ve led global teams through M&A integrations, built HR functions from the ground up, and helped remote-first companies grow sustainably — all while keeping people at the center.

I’ve served as both COO and CPO at a high-growth digital agency, where I optimized financial systems, led company-wide restructures, and reduced turnover by 80%. I believe that great businesses are built on clarity, trust, and systems that scale — and I bring that belief into every engagement.

Whether I’m designing compensation structures, streamlining operations, or coaching leadership teams, I take a practical, data-informed approach grounded in real-world experience. 

If your team is growing fast (or wants to grow smarter), and you’re looking for a strategic partner who blends people-first thinking with operational rigor — let’s talk.