Shani Ginat
About Shani Ginat
Shani Ginat is the VP People & Culture at SentinelOne and the VP HR- International at WalkMe™, with extensive experience in HR roles at Cisco and Ernst & Young.
Current Roles at SentinelOne and WalkMe™
Shani Ginat holds key positions as VP People & Culture at SentinelOne and VP HR-International at WalkMe™. In these roles, she is responsible for overseeing HR operations and driving cultural initiatives. Her work involves enhancing employee experiences and supporting leadership teams to achieve business and people-oriented goals.
Career at Cisco
Shani Ginat worked at Cisco for over a decade, starting as HR Manager for the Engineering group in Israel from 2008 to 2013. She then became Israel HR leader, serving from 2014 to 2019, before taking on the role of HR Partner for the South Europe Sales organization from 2019 to 2020. Throughout her tenure, she contributed significantly to the regional HR strategies and operational leadership.
Experience at Ernst & Young
Before joining Cisco, Shani Ginat was an HR Partner at Ernst & Young from 2000 to 2007. Her seven-year tenure at the company involved in-depth HR partnership responsibilities. She assisted with various human resources functions, laying the groundwork for her future leadership roles.
Educational Background
Shani Ginat has an extensive educational background that includes a BA in Social Work from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. She furthered her studies with an MBA focusing on Human Resources and Consulting from the College of Management, completing it between 2003 and 2007.
Expertise in Organizational Transformation
Shani Ginat is known for her expertise in driving organizational transformation. She focuses on developing best-in-class employee experiences and is a trusted partner for business leaders. Her specialization includes building and developing leadership teams, which has been a cornerstone of her career in various international HR roles.