
Sarah Alter
Former Chief Executive Officer
NextUp


Sarah Alter can advise on:

Strategic Planning

Digital Transformation

Change Management

Business Development

Branding
Years of Experience: 10-20 years
Industry:
Companies:
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About Sarah Alter
Sarah Alter has spent over 25 years transforming and growing both Fortune 500 and start up organizations by building and rebuilding both B2B and B@C growth strategies. Her background is global having worked in the US, Europe, and Asia and cross functional having led teams and strategies in Marketing, Sales, Digital Technology, and Customer Service. She has held C Suite and CEO role for such great brands as Staples, Discover and more recently NextUP. Currently, Sarah is serving on two for profit boards and providing Go To Market strategic advice for organizations such as bluSPARC, an EdTech Service Provider and Platform and Automato AI, an AI powered Content Management Platform for marketspace sellers. Sarah has her MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Northwestern.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning
Digital Transformation
Change Management
Business Development
Branding
Why a 1:1 video consultation?
Whether you're navigating a career transition, refining your leadership style, or tackling a complex business challenge, Sarah Alter provides expert guidance tailored to your unique needs.
During your session, you can discuss your goals, share relevant documents or presentations via screen-share, or simply talk through your challenges and take notes. The time is yours to use in the way that benefits you most.
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