Sarah Snelson is a Director at Frontier Economics, advising governments, regulators, and businesses on digital and data policy, AI, education and skills, labour markets, justice, and regional economic growth.
With over 20 years of experience, she applies cost-benefit analysis, evaluation, and econometric modelling to assess the effectiveness, impact, and value for money of policies and market interventions.
Sarah has led major projects on AI regulation, digital markets, education funding, and local and regional investment, helping clients—including DSIT, DCMS, DfE, MHCLG, global tech firms, and industry bodies—navigate complex policy landscapes, assess regulatory implications, and understand the economic drivers of change. She is particularly skilled at designing economic frameworks to measure policy impact in evolving sectors.
Her work explores how AI, data, and digital transformation shape economies and societies, while also evaluating the role of social infrastructure in driving local and regional growth.
Sarah is passionate about delivering insightful, evidence-based analysis to help clients make informed, strategic decisions.