A former Deloitte partner, Ms Merridew has worked in listed, public sector, not-for-profit and community organisations. She is a chartered accountant and an experienced company director, with expertise in audit, risk management, governance and business advisory services.

Currently, Ms Merridew is a non-executive director at TasNetworks, as well as a director of the Supported Affordable Accommodation Trust.

A fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Ms Merridew has been on the boards of a number of organisations, including TasRail, the Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees, TasWater and the Royal Flying Doctor Service Tasmania.

Ms Merridew has been described as "instrumental" in establishing the Merridew Foundation, a registered charity that invests in education and wellbeing for Tasmanian women and medical research.

The foundation has granted funds to a variety of organisations, including the Launceston PCYC and the Wicking Institute Dementia Research and Education Centre.

Ms Merridew was recognised for her service to business, industry and workplace relations, and community advocacy and inclusion, inducted into the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women in 2021.

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Now, Ms Merridew has once again received recognition for her commitment to excellence, being awarded the prestigious 2020 Tasmanian AICD Gold Medal Award.

The annual award, delayed in presentation due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is presented to an "outstanding" Tasmanian director for upholding good corporate governance and high ethical standards in their personal, business and public life, and in recognition of their "outstanding efforts as a company director and citizen of Tasmania".

Receiving the award on Friday, Ms Merridew said it was a privilege to receive the award from her peers.

"I am very fortunate to have worked with a number of Tasmanian organisations across a broad range of industries," she said.

"The importance of good corporate governance has always been at the forefront of my approach to directorships, with a strong emphasis on effective structures, policies and processes, rather than a bureaucratic approach."

AICD Tasmania/Victoria state manager Evan Dukas said Ms Merridew was an ideal and worthy recipient of the award.

"Sarah has brought her experience and capability to many Tasmanian boardrooms and important community causes," he said.

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