Sarah Ghobadi began her career in 2010 working abroad, on a posting at the French Consulate-General in São Paulo, Brazil. After five years, she prepared for the entrance exam to ENA, France’s most prestigious public school, and joined the institution in January 2017. In January 2019, Sarah Ghobadi joined the Ministry of the Economy and Finance as Chief of Staff to the Secretary-General. After a ten-year career and following a particularly demanding final role (notably managing the COVID-19 response and the economic recovery plan), she is embarking on a new career path, moving into the private sector.