Ana Kershaw
About Ana Kershaw
Ana Kershaw is the Director of People EMEA at SentinelOne, with extensive HR experience across various regions and industries.
Current Role at SentinelOne
Ana Kershaw currently serves as the Director, People EMEA, and also as the Senior People Business Partner EMEA at SentinelOne. Based in the United Kingdom, she leads the human resources functions across the EMEA region, overseeing strategic HR initiatives and fostering a positive work environment within the organization.
Professional Experience in HR
Ana Kershaw has accumulated extensive experience in HR roles over more than a decade. She began her career in human resources as an HR Associate at Jasmin Parfimerije in Belgrade, Serbia, and progressed through various HR positions at multiple companies. Her roles have included Human Resources Manager at LINK group, Head of Human Resources at Confluence Property Management, and HR and Recruitment Executive at Oxford Policy Management. Over the years, she has gained significant expertise in HRM, covering various regions including EMEA and APJ.
HR Roles in Technology Industry
Ana Kershaw has significant experience in HR roles within the technology industry. She worked at VMware Carbon Black as an HR Advisor (EMEA, APJ) and HR Generalist (International) from 2018 to 2020, and at Acquia as a Senior HR Business Partner EMEA and HR Business Partner EMEA from 2020 to 2022. These roles allowed her to develop a strong understanding of HR practices and strategies in tech companies, contributing to her expertise and leadership in her current role at SentinelOne.
Academic Background and Teaching Experience
Ana Kershaw studied Psychology at the University of Belgrade, providing her with a foundational understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics. She also has a background in academia, having lectured on HRM topics at BusinessAcademy in Belgrade, Serbia, from 2012 to 2014. Her academic and teaching experience complements her practical HR expertise, enabling her to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world HR challenges.
Career Transition from Serbia to the UK
Ana Kershaw's career trajectory includes a transition from Serbia to the United Kingdom. She held significant HR positions in Belgrade, including Human Resources Manager at LINK group and Head of Human Resources at Confluence Property Management, before moving to the UK, where she took on roles at Oxford Policy Management, VMware Carbon Black, Acquia, and ultimately SentinelOne. This geographical transition reflects her adaptability and capability to navigate HR functions across different cultural and organizational contexts.