Sarah Perez
About Sarah Perez
Sarah Perez serves as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager for APAC at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Cum Laude degree in Operations Management from Enderun Colleges and an MBA, and has experience in supply chain management and corporate partnerships within the energy and petrochemical sectors.
Work at Plug and Play Tech Center
Sarah Perez currently serves as the Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager for the APAC region at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on facilitating partnerships between innovative startups and established corporations within the APAC market. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Corporate Partnerships Manager at the same organization from 2019 to 2021, where she developed her expertise in corporate innovation and partnership strategies.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Perez obtained her Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from Enderun Colleges, graduating with honors as Cum Laude in 2016. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Integra Institute of Management in 2019. Additionally, she completed an online course in Business Administration and Management at Thunderbird School of Global Management. Her educational background supports her expertise in operations and business development.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Before transitioning to business development, Sarah Perez built a career in supply chain management. She worked as the Warehouse and Logistics Lead at First Philec Inc. from 2016 to 2018 and as the Supply Chain Manager at Chemtex Global from 2018 to 2020. Her experience in these roles provided her with a solid foundation in operations, which she now leverages in her current role focused on corporate partnerships.
Achievements in Corporate Partnerships
Throughout her career, Sarah Perez has played a significant role in establishing partnerships between startups and corporations in the APAC region. Her background in the energy and petrochemical industries informs her approach to corporate innovation, allowing her to effectively navigate the complexities of partnership development. Her leadership and communication skills have been crucial in her success within the business development sector.