Sarah Oliver

Sarah Oliver has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and industries. Sarah is currently the VP of Product at Xeneta, where they focus on growing the product and UX function to increase transparency in the procurement of ocean and air freight. At Xeneta, they launched a first-of-its-kind carbon emissions index to drive sustainability efforts in the ocean freight industry.

Prior to Xeneta, Sarah worked at POWWR as the VP of Product, where they led the global product team and merged product portfolios to create a connected energy marketplace. Sarah introduced product analytics tracking tools and roadmap software to ensure transparency of priorities throughout the business. Additionally, they remotely merged UK and US product teams to expand the global reach of the products.

Sarah also has experience at Advanced as a Commercial Product Manager and Product Manager, where they led product strategy and development for legal firms, delivering value through efficient and risk-minimizing solutions. Sarah also worked at Thomson Reuters as a Global Proposition Manager and Global Product Manager, specializing in product development, strategy, and pricing for Lipper's software applications.

During a career break, Sarah pursued further education, completing a CIM Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, and went on a six-month round-the-world trip.

Overall, Sarah Oliver has a strong background in product management and strategy, with a focus on driving growth and innovation in various industries.

Sarah Oliver's education history includes the following:

- In 1995-1999, they attended Swansea University and obtained a BA Hons 2:1 degree in French, German, and Business.

- In 1997-1998, they studied at EM Strasbourg Business School and received an Erasmus Certificate in Business.

- In 2010-2011, they pursued a CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing at The University of Salford.

- In 2022, they attended the CPO Accelerator for Executive Product Leadership Training.

In addition to their degree and diploma, they have obtained various certifications such as Chartered Marketer, Pragmatic Marketing Foundations and Focus, Pragmatic Marketing Certified - Level II (PMC-II), Certificate in First Line Management, and Product-led Certification. These certifications were obtained between 2011 and 2023.