Sabina Onwuka

Head of Customer Services London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Sabina Onwuka heads the Customer Services department at The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. She has worked in the Customer Services industry for over 20 years. She started in the private sector and then moved across into the public sector in 2012.

Her philosophy has always been about serving others, and being the voice of the residents, and staff is where she thrives. Sabina has been a mentor to her team members, as she believes in providing a safe place for her staff to feel supported, grow at work and outside of work. Among her notable achievements, she spearheaded a remarkable transformation within her department, transitioning from a solely office-based setup to a fully remote work model through the implementation of cutting-edge cloud technology. Continually seeking fresh and innovative approaches, Sabina remains vigilant in exploring innovative ways to enhance the experiences of both customers and employees.

Agenda Day Two - Wednesday 15th November 2023 [GMT]

11:15 AM Panel Discussion: Elevating Customer Support: How to Provide Exceptional Service to Those Who Need it Most

  • How to break the stigma and successfully shift the perception of customers who require extra support to seek additional services 
  • Tried and tested support programmes that will boost retention of customers in difficulty 
  • Guide customer care employees in managing difficult customer conversations with empathy whilst building trust and respecting privacy
  • Support agents in building resilience, managing stress and wellbeing, additional training and financial aid  

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Sabina.

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