Sara E. Filipek

Interim Head of People at JAYA Company

Sara E. Filipek has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several decades. Sara E. started their career as an Investment Associate at the International Finance Corporation, where they executed emerging market private equity and project financing for technology companies. Sara E. then worked as a Director of Strategic Development at MobileQ, Inc., where they launched their U.S.-based headquarters and managed various operational tasks. Sara also worked as an International Business Development Project member at UC Berkeley and as a Strategy Intern at Ovum.

Sara's experience in consulting began at Analysis Group, Inc., where they held various roles, including Associate, Manager, and Vice President. In these positions, they provided thought leadership and developed analytic insights to support organizations in achieving their business objectives. Sara E. also had responsibilities in business development, talent management, and workplace diversity.

In 2016, Sara founded SEF Consulting, where they served as a Principal. Their expertise in operational and strategy consulting enabled their to collaborate with senior executives and provide thought leadership. Sara E. built strong relationships with clients and successfully solved complex problems.

Sara's other experiences include working as a Talent Consultant at akorda and serving as the Org Restructuring Committee Chair and HR specialist at Alpine Strikers FC. Currently, they are the Head of People & Ops at SaleSavant, where they utilize their skills in sales intelligence and data science to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sales organizations. Sara E. has also recently taken on the role of Interim Head of People at JAYA Company, where they aim to strengthen their company culture and talent pool.

Sara E. Filipek holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, which they obtained from 2000 to 2002. During their time at Berkeley, they focused on Strategy and Global Management, and they were recognized as a Haas Merit Scholar.

In 2015, Sara Filipek pursued executive education at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Though the exact duration of their program is not specified, they specialized in People, Culture, and Performance strategies as taught in Silicon Valley.

Prior to their higher education, Sara E. Filipek earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics (cum laude) from Smith College, although the dates of their enrollment are unknown.

Additionally, Sara Filipek obtained the SHRM-SCP certification from SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) in June 2016, which highlights their expertise in the field of Human Resource Management.

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  • Interim Head of People

    September, 2020 - present