Sara Atkinson

Sara Atkinson is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the technology sector. Since November 2014, Sara has served as Senior Director of Field and Partner Marketing at Ciena, overseeing marketing engagement with major partners across EMEA, APAC, Japan, and India, focusing on strategic planning and campaign execution. Prior to Ciena, Sara held various positions at Cisco from 2001 to 2014, including Senior Marketing Manager for Cisco Capital EMEA, where responsibilities included driving initiatives in Service Provider markets and managing brand strategies. Sara's earlier roles at Cisco involved developing SMB and Partner marketing strategies and managing the Executive Briefing Centre in EMEA. Educational credentials include a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM and a BA Hons in French and German from the University of Exeter.