Sarah Cotterell
Partner - Research & Analysis

Sarah leads research and intelligence at Bolt, ensuring that every executive search and board consultancy engagement is built on deep market insight, rigorous analysis, and precision-matched talent. She oversees candidate identification, talent mapping, and industry research, offering clients a strategic edge in selecting high-impact leaders.

With a background in finance, HR, and operational strategy, Sarah ensures that Bolt’s search methodology is both data-driven and relationship-led, combining market analytics with a human-first approach to leadership assessments.

Sarah was also a co-founder of Bolt, playing a key role in developing the firm’s reputation for trust, discretion, and results-driven talent advisory. Highly regarded by both clients and candidates, she is recognised for her precision, professionalism, and commitment to delivering an exceptional search experience.