Sarah Woolnough

Chief Executive
The King’s Fund

Sarah is the Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, an independent charity working to improve people’s health. Since joining in late 2023, Sarah has overseen development of a new long-term strategy, brand and operating model, all focused on boldly reimaging a health and care system that is compassionate, equitable and fit for the future, with people at its heart. The King’s Fund delivers its vision through research, analysis and insight, leadership and organisational development with health and care leaders, convening and events, and through partnership with others.

Previously, Sarah was the Chief Executive of Asthma + Lung UK, the national respiratory charity, having overseen the merger of the two leading lung health charities. Sarah is a current a trustee of Diabetes UK and MQ: Transforming Mental Health.