Sarah Spiby: From front desk to leading one of Australia’s largest carbon portfolios

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28 Jan, 2024

From fresh-faced teenager to handling multi-million-dollar contracts, Sarah Spiby’s career at LMS Energy is a story of growth, curiosity and backing herself to take on more.

Starting at LMS at age 19 in an all-rounder role, she gradually built experience across purchasing, tenders and operations before stepping into our Commercial team, where she now leads as Manager – Carbon Markets.

Today, she manages Australia’s largest carbon portfolio, overseeing project accreditation, compliance and trading – a role that requires both technical expertise and strategic thinking.

Colleagues describe her as knowledgeable, approachable and someone who consistently brings energy to the team.

She’s authentic, hardworking and always willing to give something a go.

Her leadership style is grounded in support – helping others understand complex processes while setting clear expectations.

For Sarah, the journey itself is something she reflects on often.

“When I look back at my beginnings at LMS over two decades ago and compare it to where I am today, I’m reminded of how far the journey has taken me. I’m so appreciative of the support, mentorship, and opportunity to grow and develop my career at LMS.”

She also values the relationships built across the business – something that continues to shape her experience.

It’s a career built step by step – and a reflection of what’s possible at LMS Energy.