Outstanding Business Development Executive, Sarah Sandler

Sarah Sandler is the Chief Growth Officer and Executive Vice President of the Milken Institute. With more than 20 years of professional experience, beginning in entertainment marketing with Focus Features and Landmark Theatres before joining the Institute, Sandler brings both creative vision and rigorous business discipline to her leadership. In her role as CGO and EVP, Sarah is responsible for the Institute's global expansion strategy, revenue growth, and stakeholder engagement across continents. She designed and launched some of Milken Institute's most influential communities and platforms, including Milken Institute Associates, Chairman’s Circle and Young Leaders Circle; the Executive Circle (an invitation-only network of women CEOs and founders); Family Program for ultra-high-net-worth individuals; the CEO Roundtable; and the Global Capital Markets Advisory Council (GCMAC), a body of institutional investors and asset owners representing $30 trillion in assets under management. Sarah's revenue-driving work has led the Institute's successful expansion into international markets, including Asia and the Middle East, building relationships with Fortune 500 executives, sovereign wealth leaders, philanthropists, and government officials. She moderates CEO roundtables and convenes cross-sector leaders at flagship events such as the Global Conference, the Middle East and Africa Summit, and private forums, including the Hampton Dialogues. Her work intersects with finance, health, innovation, and philanthropy - positioning the Milken Institute as a leading global convener and thought partner.