Sarah Gates | Director of Corporate Affairs & Governance
Wayve

Sarah Gates is Director of Corporate Affairs & Governance at Wayve, a London-headquartered pioneer of Embodied AI - the integration of AI and robotics - to power driver assistance and self-driving technology. Sarah leads Wayve’s efforts to create the conditions necessary to deploy safe and effective AV technology around the world. This includes working closely with governments and regulators to develop legal frameworks to give drivers access to autonomous vehicles, as well as building public trust in Wayve technology by ensuring the business meets the highest standards of ESG, legal and security compliance. Prior to joining Wayve, Sarah had a multidisciplinary background across a variety of science and technology roles. She began her career in academia, with a PhD at Imperial College London and has since specialised in science and research policy; in AI, data and emerging technologies, both in UK Government and industry.