Sally Swift

Sally Swift is Senior Director, Global Legal Operations & Innovation at NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. Previously she was head of department at a national law firm where she led a team of over 260 people across their 5-office network. She also spent over 10 years running a successful legal outsourcing business after starting out her legal career managing her own litigation caseload in private practice. 

Sally has a passion for change management and creating efficient practices by developing new streamlined ways of working. In 2019 she was a finalist for ‘Inspirational Businesswoman of the Year’ in the UK and the national winner of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives ‘Award for Lifelong Learning’ in recognition of her commitment and dedication to championing access to the legal profession, breaking down barriers and creating new inclusive qualifications for apprentices and school leavers. In 2020 Sally completed an Executive MBA with Nottingham Business School to continue her own lifelong learning journey. 

Sally is a volunteer mentor with the Prince’s Trust. She loves to travel, enjoys hiking and getting outdoors near her home in the Peak District.