Cherry Seaborn

Cherry Seaborn
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Name	Cherry Seaborn
Birth date	1993
Birth place	London, England
Nationality	British
Alma mater	King's College London, University of Durham
Occupation	Businesswoman, field hockey
Known for	Relationship with Ed Sheeran

Cherry Seaborn Cherry Seaborn (born 1993) is a British former field hockey player and business professional known for her association with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and for her involvement in sports and corporate sectors. She attended prominent institutions including St Benedict's School, Ealing, King's College London and the University of Durham, playing competitive sport while pursuing academic studies. Her public profile increased following high-profile appearances with figures from the music industry, sports and media.

Early life and education

Seaborn was born in London, England, and raised in a family with ties to Surrey and the United Kingdom. She attended St Benedict's School, Ealing before matriculating at Durham University where she studied and played for the Durham University Hockey Club, linking her to alumni networks that include figures from British sport and academia. While at university she engaged with regional teams competing in the Women's England Hockey League and trained at facilities associated with institutions such as Loughborough University and University of Birmingham. After Durham she took postgraduate steps at King's College London and entered professional sectors that connect with firms in London and Manchester.

Field hockey career

Seaborn represented school and university sides, appearing in competitions affiliated with the Women's England Hockey League, Investec Women's Hockey League, and inter-university tournaments under the governance of British Universities & Colleges Sport. She played as part of club structures that often feed into national development pathways overseen by England Hockey and participated in fixtures against sides linked to Surbiton Hockey Club, Holcombe Hockey Club, and university rivals such as Loughborough Students and University of Birmingham Hockey Club. Her athletic career placed her in the milieu of athletes who have connections to international players from teams like England women's national field hockey team and influencers from UK sport circles.

Professional career

Following her sporting pursuits Seaborn moved into the corporate and entrepreneurial realm, working in sectors prevalent in London including finance, technology and business development. Her career intersected with firms and institutions similar to PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, KPMG, and start-ups headquartered in districts such as Shoreditch and Canary Wharf. She has been associated with roles that involve stakeholder engagement with organisations like Sport England, commercial partnerships with media companies including Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group, and collaboration with agencies in public relations and brand strategy connected to names such as WPP and Omnicom Group.

Personal life and relationship with Ed Sheeran

Seaborn's relationship with Ed Sheeran entered public attention through coverage in outlets chronicling the music industry, celebrity culture and tabloids centered in London and New York City. The couple are reported to share connections with major figures in contemporary music such as Taylor Swift, Adele, Beyoncé, and industry executives at Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. They have attended events associated with institutions like the BRIT Awards, the Grammy Awards, and charity galas involving organisations such as UNICEF and War Child. Their marriage linked her to social circles including athletes from Premier League clubs, entertainers from Hollywood, and entrepreneurs based in Silicon Valley.

Public image and philanthropy

Seaborn maintains a relatively private public persona while participating in philanthropic initiatives and charity events alongside partners linked to Ed Sheeran's charitable interests, including donations to organisations like East Anglia's Children's Hospices, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and campaigns associated with Make-A-Wish Foundation and Help Musicians. She has appeared at public fundraisers and benefit concerts that bring together artists such as Coldplay, Sam Smith, Elton John, and celebrities from the United Kingdom and United States entertainment industries. Seaborn's profile is frequently referenced in coverage by outlets such as BBC, The Guardian, The Times, Daily Mail (United Kingdom), and lifestyle magazines including Vogue and GQ.

Category:1993 births Category:Living people Category:People from London Category:English businesspeople Category:English field hockey players