Saferoad names Sara Sørlie Chief People, Communications and Sustainability Officer

Published on 01.09.2026

Saferoad has appointed Sara Sørlie as Chief People, Communications and Sustainability Officer, effective September 1. She succeeds Oscar Sandell, who leaves Saferoad to take up a new role at OSM Thome.

Sara Sørlie - Chief People, Communications and Sustainability Officer. Photo: Thomas Brun / NTB

Sara joined Saferoad in 2020. Since then, she has built the communications function and led the work to align Saferoad's brand across 14 countries and its companies under one identity.

She has broad experience leading change and transformation, having worked at the intersection of people, culture, communication and business development throughout her career.

In her new role, Sara will take on responsibility for the Group's people agenda, alongside communications and sustainability.The combination reflects the close connection between people, culture, reputation and sustainable business development, and their importance to how Saferoad delivers on its strategy and develops for the future.

"I am pleased that Sara is stepping into this role," said Bernd Frühwald, CEO of Saferoad Group. "She has a strong track record of leading change and a deep understanding of our organisation. I am confident she will help us continue to develop Saferoad for the future."

Frühwald added: "I also want to thank Oscar for his significant contribution to Saferoad over the past seven years. He has played an important role in developing our organisation and people agenda, and we wish him every success in his new endevours."

"I look forward to taking on this role," said Sara Sørlie, incoming Chief People, Communications and Sustainability Officer. "People, communication and sustainability are closely connected to how we develop and succeed as a company. I look forward to working with colleagues across the Group, building on what we have achieved together."