TOMRA Spotlight
Sarah Liversage - APAC Marketing Manager at TOMRA Food, Auckland, New Zealand
"My advice is to be curious, adaptable, and open to learning. Build a strong foundation in marketing and gain experience across channels and industries. Cultural awareness and communication are key when working across regions. Focus on storytelling that creates real impact."
Meet Sarah
Sarah joined TOMRA Food in July 2021 as a Marketing Coordinator, supporting global campaigns and events. In December 2021, she transitioned into the role of Global Category Marketing Manager, where she led strategy for key food segments. Since April 2024, she has served as Marketing Manager for APAC—driving brand awareness, digital campaigns, and customer engagement across the region, with a strong focus on localization and commercial alignment.
What she does
Her day-to-day is a dynamic mix of planning and execution: aligning with sales teams, leading events, managing regional campaigns, and creating content tailored to the APAC audience.
Living our values
She resonates deeply with TOMRA’s value of Innovation, constantly finding creative ways to engage the region and highlight TOMRA’s positive impact on sustainable food systems.
The Best Part of the Job
“Working across cultures to tell meaningful stories that show how TOMRA reduces food waste and improves food quality.”
Life outside TOMRA
Sarah comes from a farming family in South Africa. She grew up around citrus orchards and packhouses—an experience that sparked her early passion for food quality and sustainability.
Advice to others
“Be curious and adaptable. Great marketing comes from understanding your audience and telling stories that matter.”
