Sabira Lakhani
About Sabira Lakhani
Sabira Lakhani serves as the Sr. Director of Product at Rheaply, where she focuses on designing products that support circular economies. With a background in operations, client experience management, and strategic consulting, she has held various roles in organizations such as Saahas Zero Waste and SELCO Foundation.
Current Role at Rheaply
Sabira Lakhani serves as the Senior Director of Product at Rheaply, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, focusing on initiatives that promote circular economies. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Director of Product at Rheaply from 2021 to 2023, where she contributed to the growth and enhancement of the company's product offerings.
Previous Experience in Operations and Client Experience
Before joining Rheaply, Sabira Lakhani worked at Saahas Zero Waste as the Lead for Operations and Client Experience from 2016 to 2018. In this role, she focused on implementing zero waste initiatives in Bengaluru, India. Her experience in client management and operations has equipped her with valuable skills applicable to her current position in product management.
Educational Background and Expertise
Sabira Lakhani holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. She also earned a degree in Economics with a focus on Environmental Biology from NYU Stern School of Business, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in operations, client experience management, and product design for sustainable systems.
Entrepreneurial Ventures and Coaching
Sabira co-founded Grinding Stone, where she worked from 2017 to 2018. This entrepreneurial experience complements her role as a coach at Seth Godin's altMBA, which she has held since 2015. In this capacity, she contributes to leadership and personal development programs, helping individuals enhance their skills and achieve their goals.
Consulting and Strategic Experience
Throughout her career, Sabira Lakhani has gained extensive experience in consulting and strategic transformation. She worked as a Consultant at IBM from 2012 to 2013 and at Great Forest from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, her role as an Associate at City Light Capital from 2013 to 2015 involved analyzing investment opportunities, further enhancing her strategic acumen.