Sarah Shackelton

Sarah joined Oxford Science Enterprises as Chief Talent Officer in January 2022. She focuses on expanding the international network, and attracting high performing executive and non-executive leadership to the enterprises to support their continued growth. Sarah offers more than 20 years of experience building the boards and senior leadership teams of innovative, fast growth companies. She joins from Abingworth where she advised VC backed biotech companies as Partner for Marketing and Talent. Sarah commenced her career as a US Government economist and trade negotiator working with the computer and pharmaceutical industries. She moved into executive search, leading search and assessment projects for Life Sciences, PE/VC and technology teams at global and boutique firms. Sarah has a BA in International Relations from Pomona College, California, and an MA in Public Affairs from Princeton University.