About
Sarah Shackelton is a Partner in Talent at JEITO with over 20 years of experience in life sciences, health tech, and deep tech sectors. She advises investors, boards, and founders on talent strategy, with a focus on building senior leadership teams and board composition in venture-backed companies.
Experience
- JEITOPartner, Talentcurrent2026 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- SES Talent ConsultingLeadership and Talent Advisorcurrent2024 — presentLondon
- Oxford Science EnterprisesChief Talent Officer2022 — 2024
- AbingworthPartner, Marketing & Talent2004 — 2021
- Coulter PartnersConsultant2002 — 2004
- Spencer StuartSr. Associate2000 — 2002London Area, United Kingdom
- Ken Clark InternationalConsultant1998 — 2000London Area, United Kingdom
- MGK International Trade ConsultancyDirector1995 — 1998London Area, United Kingdom
- U.S. Department of CommerceInternational Economist and Trade Negotiator1988 — 1996WDC
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)Acting Director, Commercial Programs (US Directors Office)1994 — 1995London Area, United Kingdom
Colleagues at Delin Ventures
Alan Barge
Venture Partner at Delin Ventures
Carol Lynch
Advisor at Delin Ventures
Caroline Haegeman
Associate at Delin Ventures
Christopher Spray
Advisor at Delin Ventures
Colin Freund
Partner at Delin Ventures
Colin Sims
Partner at Delin Ventures
Igor Linshits
Founder at Delin Ventures
Iskender Dirik
Partner at Delin Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sarah Shackelton?
- Sarah Shackelton is a Partner in Talent at JEITO with over 20 years of experience in life sciences, health tech, and deep tech sectors. She advises investors, boards, and founders on talent strategy, with a focus on building senior leadership teams and board composition in venture-backed companies.
- Where does Sarah Shackelton work?
- Sarah Shackelton is Advisor at Delin Ventures.
- Where did Sarah Shackelton go to school?
- Sarah Shackelton studied at Pomona College (BA, History); Princeton University (MPA, Economics).
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