Sarah Birkenshaw

Sarah Birkenshaw is the Founder and HR Director of Quest Consulting Services Ltd , a leading consultancy she built over nearly two decades. An expert in workplace culture, human resources, and business scaling, Sarah partners with businesses across Yorkshire to transform their performance by improving their people strategy and management infrastructure.

As a dedicated business mentor, she frequently collaborates with growing small businesses, leveraging her first-hand experience of overcoming the systemic challenges of launching and expanding an enterprise. Quest Consulting Services is a proud Supporter Member of We Are Wakefield , driving local collaboration, alliance-building, and robust community networks.

Sarah brings a wealth of objective commercial insight to the 2026 judging panel. Her deep understanding of team dynamics, operational resilience, and compliance across diverse industry sectors allows her to spot true leadership and sustainable innovation. She is delighted to help celebrate the collective excellence and unique stories shaping the Wakefield district’s vibrant business ecosystem.