Patty Sheikh
About Patty Sheikh
Patty Sheikh serves as the Senior Vice President of GTM Strategy & Operations at Handshake, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at LinkedIn and McKinsey & Company. She is recognized for her ability to drive change in complex organizations and has a strong commitment to teaching and developing others.
Current Role at Handshake
Patty Sheikh serves as the Senior Vice President of Go-To-Market Strategy and Operations at Handshake. She has held this position since 2023, working in New York, NY. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives and operational efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at LinkedIn
Patty Sheikh has extensive experience at LinkedIn, where she held multiple leadership roles. She worked as the Head of Global Sales Program Operations from 2013 to 2016, followed by positions as Director of Global Enterprise Sales Operations from 2016 to 2018, and Sr. Director of Global Sales Operations for Learning Solutions and Glint from 2019 to 2021. Her final role at LinkedIn was as Sr. Director of Global Sales Strategy and Operations for Talent Solutions from 2021 to 2023.
Consulting Background at McKinsey & Company
Before her tenure at LinkedIn, Patty Sheikh worked at McKinsey & Company as an Engagement Manager from 2008 to 2013. In this role, she contributed to various consulting projects, leveraging her expertise to drive organizational change and improve operational effectiveness.
Educational Background
Patty Sheikh holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. She also earned both a Bachelor of Science (BS) and a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, studying from 1999 to 2004 and 2003 to 2004, respectively.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
Patty Sheikh has a passion for teaching and has engaged in educational roles throughout her career. She served as a Course Instructor at General Assemb.ly for a brief period in 2013. She enjoys developing individuals by helping them recognize their strengths and explore new opportunities.