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Sharez T. Wilkinson

Investor

Executive Leadership Expert at New Leaf Invest

Palo Alto, California, United States

About

Internationally recognized executive leadership expert with over 20 years of experience coaching top-level executives and high-potential professionals.

Experience

  1. HBR Advisory CouncilHarvard Business Review Advisory Council Membercurrent2021 — present
  2. Sharesz T. WilkinsonHigh-Leverage, De-Risking Asset for Investors, Boards, CxOscurrent2020 — present
  3. Sharesz T. WilkinsonGlobal Panel Expert and Speakercurrent2022 — present
  4. Sharesz T. WilkinsonKeynotescurrent2018 — present
  5. Resilient PowerCEO & Foundercurrent2022 — presentSingapore
  6. Resilient PowerResilient Power®OS | Award-winning Tech Foundercurrent2023 — presentSingapore
  7. Resilient PowerMember Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce & Innovationcurrent2026 — presentUnited States
  8. Resilient PowerSilicon Valley Board Expert & Startup Judgecurrent2022 — presentSilicon Valley, California, United States
  9. Venture Forward CapitalGlobal Venture Partner & Board Advisorcurrent2025 — presentChicago, IL
  10. World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)WBAF Global Thought Leader | Senator USA. WBAF is an Affiliated Partner of the G20current2020 — presentUnited States
  11. World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)✨WBAF Global Science, Technology, and Innovation Committee Membercurrent2025 — presentGlobal
  12. World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)International Judgecurrent2018 — present
  13. World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)WBAF Business School Faculty Member2022 — 2025Global
  14. World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)WBAF Angel Investor QBAC2021 — 2025Global
  15. World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)WBAF Global Woman Leaders’ Committee2020 — 2023Global
  16. World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)WBAF Executive Committee Member2020 — 2021Global
  17. The Speech Improvement CompanyTop-Level Executive Communication Expert 🌎current2017 — presentThe Speech Improvement Company
  18. The Speech Improvement CompanyInternational Keynote and Panel Speaker 🌏2018 — 2023
  19. Leaders PressPublished Bestselling Author (The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Amazon)2015 — 2025
  20. White Castle PartnersAmbassador and Panel Judge2024 — 2025Monaco
  21. Microsoft for StartupsMicrosoft Startup Founder Hub2023 — 2024Global
  22. Rotary InternationalHumanitarian Fellow Award2005 — 2023
  23. Rotary InternationalMaking a Difference1986 — 2022Europe, Africa, Asia, USA
  24. Rotary InternationalBoard and Founding Member Rotary Education Fund Malaysia; REF Mentor2009 — 2014RCBKS District 3300, Malaysia
  25. AntlerAntler Entrepreneur in Residence SG132023Singapore
  26. Forbes CouncilsExpert | Panelist2018 — 2023United States
  27. Brainz Magazine OfficialExecutive Contributor2021 — 2022https://www.brainzmagazine.com/
  28. World Women Conference and AwardsAdvisory Board Member2020 — 2021United States
  29. InternationalBusiness Entrepreneur & Investor2000 — 2020
  30. International Coaching FederationAdvanced Business Executive Coaching on Master’s Level2013 — 2017International
  31. Beverly GroupExecutive Management Board Member2008 — 2014Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  32. Green School BaliPrivate Investor2010 — 2011Green School Bali Indonesia
  33. SabbaticalWorld Travel2005 — 2006
  34. SAWISwiss Federation of Cultural Managers Active Member2001 — 2005Switzerland
  35. Division for Educational Planning, Zurich State Department of EducationPhil I - Languages, History, Arts, Sports1995 — 1997Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland
  36. NCBI - National Coalition Building Institute (Schweiz)Member Board of Directors1994 — 1996Switzerland
  37. FIFAVIP Support, Celebrity Events1994 — 1996Zurich, Switzerland
  38. University of ZurichM.A. Ed. (Phil I), Linguistics, History, Art and Sport - Psychology, Pedagogy, Didactic1991 — 1995Switzerland
  39. University of ZurichUniversity of Zurich - Research Interviewer1994 — 1995Switzerland
  40. Neue Zürcher ZeitungJournalist, Editor1983 — 1995Switzerland

Skills & more

Management of Change (MOC)2Executive Leadership12Leadership DevelopmentBusiness Strategy99Executive Coaching99Entrepreneurship87Start-ups53International Business60Business Development63Management Consulting1Transition ManagementLean Startup1
+12 moreGo-to-Market StrategyCEOsBusiness PlanningMarketing StrategyBrand DevelopmentPublic RelationsFamily OfficesPrivate EquityVenture CapitalC-Suite AdvisoryStrategic PlanningNegotiation

Languages English · French · French Creole · German · Italian · Latin · Portuguese · Singlish (Asian English) · Spanish · Swiss German

  • Member — Forbes Councils
  • EGN Singapore Alumna — EGN Singapore (Executives'​ Global Network)
  • QBAC+ - Qualified Angel Investor — World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)
  • Graduate School of Management: Leading Change in Challenging Times for Improving Organisational Performance: The Power of Organisational Development — IIUM
  • CMT WBECS - Executive Coaching Mastery — Coaching.com
  • Scientific Lie and Deception Recognition Training + Emotional Intelligence I & II • Global Pilot Course Global Associate — Paul Ekman Group
  • Certified Systemic Facilitator IA-MM - Theory and Practical Application Studies - 2 years — Institut für Systemische Aufstellungen IA-MM, Germany; Trainer: M.Wyss
  • IELTS British Council Band 8 — British Council
  • Mentor Training — HELP University
  • Private Training in Financial Management, Business and Investment Training, UK - Harry Barclay, Greg Secker — Success Resources

From Sharez's professional profile.

Colleagues at New Leaf Invest

Andrew Harrison
Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest
Andy Ballester
Tech Guru at New Leaf Invest
Carl Toriello
Advisory Board Director at New Leaf Invest
Cem Karsan
Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest
Dax Rodriguez
Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest
Dorien Nunez
Advisory Board at New Leaf Invest
Eric Rosen
Economic Advisor at New Leaf Invest
Josh Yelen
Partner at New Leaf Invest

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sharez T. Wilkinson?
Internationally recognized executive leadership expert with over 20 years of experience coaching top-level executives and high-potential professionals.
Where does Sharez T. Wilkinson work?
Sharez T. Wilkinson is Executive Leadership Expert at New Leaf Invest.
Where did Sharez T. Wilkinson go to school?
Sharez T. Wilkinson studied at Cosmopolitan Polyglot Polymath, Conversationalist (Top-Level Executive Communication, Leadership & Resilience Expert); Imperial Business School (Venture Capital Course, Master Startup Funding); Singapore Management University (CEO Course, Organizational Leadership in Industry 5.0).

Same school

Also attended University of the West of England27

Charlotte HowardInvestor at Index VenturesJames WilsonDesigner-in-residence at Brighteye VenturesRossInvestor at Dig Ventures Management LimitedGareth JonesManaging Partner at FinTech CollectiveDotun OlowoporokuManaging Partner at Ventures PlatformMohamed FoulserPartner at Redstone

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Also attended University of Bern10

Lukas AndréGeneral Partner at RedstoneMathias RuchFounder & CEO at CV LabsJulien PachePartner at VI PartnersGuy GiuffrediGeneral Partner at Koyo CapitalMarc CarenaAdvisor | Shareholder at Angels DenNuot-Cla GiacomettiMember of the Board of Directors at capQon AG

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Also attended Instituto Picasso1

Lars Gjardar MusæusFounder at Crunched

Shared employers

Also worked at HBR Advisory Council22

Vinnie LauriaFounding Partner at Golden Gate VenturesPaulina SzyzdekPrincipal at E12 Venture Capital, LlcJohn ColemanCo-CEO and Board Member at Sovereigns Capital VentureMeaghan GamboaAssociate, Investments at Acumen AmericaJonathan BermanBoard Member at Factor[e] VenturesEran GiladManaging Partner at Scopus Ventures Management, Llc

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Also worked at World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)8

Fiona DarmonInvestor at Sunvest Capital PartnersJorden WoodsManaging Partner at StarChain VenturesRadhika IyengarManaging Partner at StarChain VenturesCassio SpinaInvestor at Anjos do BrasilHugo MendesBusiness Angel at REDangelsMaha MandourInvestor at Core Angels MEA

+ 2 more

Also worked at Rotary International14

Courtney SawatzkeEarly-stage Investor at Active PartnersLucile BeaumeSenior Associate at BreegaDirk ReynManaging Partner at Bioqube VenturesSerhat PalaGeneral Partner at Breakaway Partners OÜBrenda HalloranBoard of Directors; District Governor at Rotary International at Waterloo Accelerator CentreViktorija TrimbelInvestor at LitBAN

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Also worked at Forbes Councils2

Anmol GoelVenture Partner at Arya Ventures Vc, LlcMiguel ForbesInvestor at Snow Hill Partners