Sarah Haywood lands probably the best job in the retail tech world

Sarah Haywood has taken on the role of Chief Information Officer at Carlsberg Group.

Haywood was previously Chief Technology Officer at the Danish multinational brewer, a position she held for almost three years.

Her CV also includes stints at Mondelēz International as Senior Director Information Systems - Global Sales & Marketing and Cadbury as Director Information Systems - Global Service Delivery.

“So today I officially take over the reins as CIO at Carlsberg - I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as CTO and I’m excited to be taking the next step as CIO for this amazing company,” she said in a LinkedIn post.

“Thank you to Cees 't Hart (Carlsberg Group CEO and President) and Heine Dalsgaard (Group Chief Financial Officer) for putting your trust in me and a massive thank you to Mark Dajani (CIO and SVP Global Business Services) without your support, coaching and patience I wouldn’t be here.”

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