Sarah Nakintu
@sarahnakintu
Business operations professional with 13+ years of global experience.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Strategic Partnerships Manager
AOL Inc.
Jan 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Managed the entire life cycle of AOL content partners, including onboarding, building activation plans, and partner issue resolution. Led the implementation of account management tools such as Salesforce.
Recruiter & Human Capital Business Partner
AOL Inc.
Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)
Supported human capital initiatives and recruitment efforts within the organization. Collaborated with various departments to address staffing needs and improve HR processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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.
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