Sarah Horn

Sarah joined ESMT's Executive Education team as Program Director and Executive Coach in August 2023. She leads one of ESMT’s flagship programs, the Executive Transition Program and is the owner of various customized, client-facing programs. She is also the designer of the newly launched Inclusive Leadership program offering an empowering space for personal growth and eye-opening dialogue around DEIB-related topics for leaders globally.

She previously held various leadership roles in functions such as clinical, data science, and regulatory affairs at Medtronic, one of the largest medical device company in the world. Over the years, with her global teams, she was responsible for strategic planning activities and managed organizational transformation initiatives, such as reorganizations or the creation of shared service centers. She was also responsible for creating and driving ecosystem partnerships with hospitals, the FDA, and university representatives to support the industry’s transformation towards value-based healthcare practices. During her almost 12 years with Medtronic, she was based in the US for six years, at Medtronic’s operational headquarters. Before and after her time in Minnesota, she worked out of the Netherlands.

Sarah has a background in social sciences and strategic management. Sarah holds a PhD from Maastricht University and a triple-school accredited MA in Management from the University of Bradford School of Management, EADA and Audencia Nantes.

She aims to inspire others to make a meaningful difference in the world by creating and delivering daring, thought-provoking program experiences with her bold, curious mind, her courageous, caring heart, and her energetic and passionate presence (credit to Jane Goodall).