Sharon studied at Portsmouth University where she gained a BSc In Biology. Early in her career she moved into the financial services industry where she trained to become a qualified Management Accountant, and she achieved full qualification in 2001.

She has worked for a number of large companies and most recently worked in the financial services team of Zurich Insurance.

Sharon took voluntary redundancy to help set up Pritchard Architecture. She is responsible for managing the financial side of the business providing a pivotal role to the ongoing success of the practice. She is also responsible for the management of resources and day-to-day operations with a focus on professional and efficient support for the team and clients.