Sandra Schwarzer
About Sandra Schwarzer
Sandra Schwarzer serves as the Vice President of C-Suite/Board & EU Talent/Community & Insights Team Leader at Index Ventures. With extensive experience in human resources and talent strategy, she previously held leadership roles at organizations such as Open Society Foundations and Russell Reynolds Associates.
Current Role at Index Ventures
Sandra Schwarzer serves as Vice President, C-Suite/Board & EU Talent/Community & Insights Team Leader at Index Ventures. She has held this position since 2021, working in a hybrid capacity from the United Kingdom. In her role, she advises founders and executive teams on talent strategy, culture, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I).
Previous Experience at Open Society Foundations
Before joining Index Ventures, Sandra worked at Open Society Foundations as the Global Director of Human Resources, Security & Facility from 2012 to 2016. During her four years in London, she led the Global HR, Security & Facilities functions for the organization, which is a significant private philanthropy founded by George Soros.
Career at INSEAD
Sandra has extensive experience at INSEAD, where she held multiple roles. She served as the Director of MBA/EMBA and Alumni Career Services, managing career services across France and Singapore. Additionally, she was a member of the Management Team for the Social Innovation Centre and worked as Assistant Director of MBA Career Services from 2006 to 2008. Her tenure at INSEAD spanned several years, contributing to various initiatives.
Educational Background
Sandra holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Sciences Po, completed between 2001 and 2003. She also achieved a BA Hons in French Studies from the University of London from 1998 to 2001. Furthering her education, she completed an Executive Master in Change at INSEAD from 2010 to 2012 and participated in Executive Education focused on HR Strategy at London Business School in 2014.
Professional Affiliations and Recognition
Sandra Schwarzer is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. She has also served as a board member for INDEVOR, INSEAD’s Social Impact Organization, indicating her commitment to social impact and leadership in her field.