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Sarah  Oquist

Sarah is a results-driven C-suite advisor and corporate board director known for driving transformative growth and strengthening stakeholder trust. As former CEO of a $500M hospitality conglomerate, she bolstered stability and resilience during economic and political challenges. As board chair of a bank, she led 60% organic asset growth. 

Her expertise in operational efficiency, talent management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and strategic execution spans multiple industries. Recognized for fostering transparency and optimizing transitions, Sarah inspires sustainable, values-driven success. 

With experience as CEO, COO, CFO, and an attorney at a large national law firm and then Fortune 150 company, she's skilled in enhancing leadership decision-making, adaptability, and influence. As a coach, Sarah excels in onboarding C-suite leaders, enhancing leadership brand, boosting team engagement, and navigating complex issues to drive strategic execution and transformation.

Areas of expertise

  • Career Advancement and/or Transition
  • Communications and/or Influencing
  • Executive Presence
  • Inclusion and Diversity
  • Interview Preparation
  • Leadership and/or Relationship Building
  • Networking
  • Onboarding to a new role or new company

Career Stages

  • Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel
  • Legal Operations
  • Mid-Career In-House Counsel
  • New to In-House

Languages

  • English

Regions

  • Africa
  • North America
  • South America