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Sarah Nakintu

@sarahnakintu

Business operations professional with 13+ years of global experience.

United States
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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that fosters innovation and collaboration, allowing me to leverage my extensive experience in partnerships and project management.

I am a seasoned business operations professional with over 13 years of global experience across Africa, North America, and Europe. My expertise lies in innovation, technology partnerships, project and program management, and optimizing people processes. At Verizon, I led the Technology Partnerships vertical, managing a diverse portfolio of approximately 70 partners across various sectors, including finance and technology. My strategic approach has consistently aligned partnership strategies with business goals, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational efficiency.

Throughout my career, I have successfully built and nurtured long-term relationships with C-suite executives, driving strategic partnerships that foster social impact and innovation. My tenure at Unreasonable Group allowed me to lead global multi-sector partnerships, securing substantial contracts and grants while addressing critical challenges such as climate change and financial inclusion. I thrive in collaborative environments, having managed high-performing teams and executed large-scale events that deepen relationships and drive engagement across stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VC

Platform Technology Partnerships Lead

Verizon Corporation

May 2023 - May 2025 (2 years)

Led the Technology Partnerships vertical, managing a portfolio of approximately 70 partners across various sectors to formulate strategic activations. Aligned partnership strategies with Verizon's business goals by analyzing growth markets, KPIs, and competitor landscapes.

MW

Program Manager, Global Ecosystem

Meta - Facebook & WhatsApp

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)

Led the global partnership strategy for Facebook's Community Ecosystem program, identifying opportunities to enhance product offerings and develop localized go-to-market plans. Managed a global team of six Regional Strategic Partner Managers, overseeing market evaluations and cross-functional collaboration.

UG

Global Strategic Partnerships and Program Management

Unreasonable Group

May 2019 - May 2022 (3 years)

Built and nurtured long-term C-suite relationships with corporations, foundations, and governments to drive strategic partnerships and investment in SDG-aligned innovation programs. Led global business development across sectors, securing significant contracts and grants per initiative.

KY

Social Entrepreneur - Co-Founder and Head of Sales Partnerships

Kintu New York

May 2015 - Apr 2019 (3 years 11 months)

Formulated go-to-market strategies to increase revenue for Kintu, prospecting for new sales leads and retailer accounts. Managed a pipeline of 12 major global retail clients and drove $500K in revenues in the first year.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Columbia University logoCU

Columbia University

MSc. in Social Enterprise, Social Enterprise

Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on social enterprise. Gained expertise in developing and managing businesses with a social impact.

Makerere University logoMU

Makerere University

BA in Social Administration, Social Administration

Grade: Honors

Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Administration with Honors. Developed a strong foundation in social policy, community development, and administrative practices.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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