WIL 2025: Sarah Murrow on resilience and her commitment to quality leadership

Company Overview - Allianz Trade is led by Sarah Murrow, who oversees operations in the USA, Brazil, and Canada, focusing on strategic leadership, business growth, cultural transformation, and digital innovation [1] Career Path and Leadership - Murrow's career began with a desire to work internationally, leading her to apply for a position at Allianz Trade, where she faced initial rejection but persisted and was eventually hired [2][3] - As CEO of Allianz Trade in the UK and Ireland, the organization achieved double-digit growth in new business and high customer satisfaction scores, demonstrating strong client focus and service delivery [3] Strategic Initiatives - In her current role, Murrow has introduced the Go 2025 strategy, a three-year plan aimed at expanding core business areas, scaling growth initiatives, and enhancing profitability through technical excellence [4] - The implementation of Agile methodology has been extended beyond IT projects to foster cultural change and improve health, wellbeing, inclusion, and sustainability initiatives within the company [4] Professional Development and Networking - Murrow emphasizes the importance of confidence, resilience, and professional visibility for career advancement, advocating for intentional networking in a hybrid work environment [5][6] - She encourages professionals to identify influential individuals and create action plans for interaction to build supportive relationships [6] Leadership Style and Self-Awareness - Murrow acknowledges the need for self-awareness in leadership, recognizing that past successful behaviors may not be effective in her current role as CEO [7][8] Personal Interests - Outside of work, Murrow is family-oriented and enjoys reading, recommending books that enhance leadership skills, including "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer and "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" by Marshall Goldsmith [8]