Sara K. Neill

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Chief of Staff, Px at Shield AI

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Sara K. Neill is a strategic HR leader specializing in high-growth technology sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and SaaS. Currently Chief of Staff, Px at Shield AI, she excels at aligning people strategies with business objectives. People who have worked with her describe her as professional, empathetic, and an incredible teacher and mentor.

A former colleague noted she has a unique ability to blend the stability of an established corporation with the agility of the fast-paced semiconductor world.

Personality Overview

Pragmatic

Self-Assured

Socially Adept

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They like to keep things under control. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
She is passionate about developing leadership capabilities and has a history of creating talent development frameworks and programs to improve team effectiveness.
Workforce Transformation
A key career highlight involves leading global initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency, employee engagement, and cultural alignment during periods of significant growth.
HR in Tech
Her career is rooted in the technology sector, with deep experience in cybersecurity at Proofpoint and her current focus on AI and autonomous technology at Shield AI.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2025
Chief of Staff, Px at Shield AI
5-2023 - 6-2024
VP of Human Resources at Proofpoint
4-2021 - 4-2023
Senior Director, Human Resources at Proofpoint
3-2018 - 3-2021
Director, Human Resources at Proofpoint
3-2015 - 2-2018
Senior Manager, HR Business Partner at Proofpoint

Education

1998 - 2001
MS from University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts from San José State University

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Insights For Selling To Sara K.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Talk about other customers and how they have derived value from your product

DONT's

  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sara K. is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sara K.

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sara K. move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Sara K. take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Sara K.

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