--- title: "Appnovator Spotlight: Sherborne Pao · Appnovation" url: "https://www.appnovation.com/insights/2020-02-appnovator-spotlight-sherborne-pao" description: "This Appnovator spotlight showcases Sherb Pao, Appnovation's Executive Vice President of Global People & Operations." --- Article # Appnovator Spotlight: Sherborne Pao This Appnovator spotlight showcases Sherb Pao, Appnovation's Executive Vice President of Global People & Operations. Find out why Appnovation is a great place to work. We're hiring! [![](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ey850001/production/b6045eb92272d8d29b23154974e1ec73d13eec29-68x68.jpg?w=68&auto=format) Yuki Hayashi Content Marketer](/people/yuki-hayashi.md) Feb 18, 2020 2 min read ![Appnovator Spotlight on Sherborne Pao Executive Vice President of Global People and Operations, Appnovation](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ey850001/production/93818f3974996010346fecd542de7799c1a83c94-1440x600.jpg?w=1400&auto=format) On this page ## On this page ## Meet Sherborne Pao, Appnovation’s Vancouver-based Executive Vice President of Global People & Operations ### Who are you and what’s your role at Appnovation? My key focus and accountabilities are People and Culture and Global Operations. The big picture for People and Culture is to understand employees' needs and wants and support their growth. We also support the alignment of our people and business needs throughout each region, so Appnovation can grow, innovate and create success. Within Global Operations, we are all about governance and efficiency in our tools and processes. Global Operations is the kick-starter that pushes the company to the next level! ### What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned, that you’d like to share with others? To truly listen is a skill set that gives you the ability to understand an issue or concern. Doing that will allow you to use empathy to make sound decisions. ### What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of work? Motorcycles and sports cars (anything that can go fast!), my three-year-old son and my family. Plus: the heavy bag, the gym, and anything that I can build, cook, or create! ### What aspect of work are you most excited about right now or tackling next? The goal of being more socially responsible in our community, and driving the ongoing evolution of our company culture as we focus on becoming a true full-service digital firm. ### BONUS QUESTION: What do you like best about working at Appnovation? The growth I see in each Appnovator – when they start out as a fresh grad and then move on to become a strong leader in their field or specialized area. **Want to learn about joining our team? Follow Appnovation on**[**LinkedIn** (opens in new window)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/appnovation/) **or, visit our**[**Careers**](/careers.md) **page to apply to one of our open positions (yes, we’re hiring!).** [![](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ey850001/production/b6045eb92272d8d29b23154974e1ec73d13eec29-68x68.jpg?w=68&auto=format) Yuki Hayashi Content Marketer · Appnovation](/people/yuki-hayashi.md) ## Keep reading [![The Key to CX Success is EX](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ey850001/production/a8f332a790579d69c145a0e7b61423f203e2902d-1200x644.jpg?w=640&auto=format)](/insights/key-cx-success-ex.md) Article · 1 min Jun 15, 2021 ### [The Key to CX Success is EX](/insights/key-cx-success-ex.md) Appnovation's VP Strategy, Allison Humphries and VP Experience Design, Anton Morrison, explore the hybrid work environment of the future, and the importance of empathy to understanding how your employees' total impression of their work motivates their workplace behaviors. [Appnovation](/people/appnovation.md) Article [![Appnovator Spotlight: Ronn Abueg](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ey850001/production/a1116f09f8a1ef75e1b0a821845372014ff54c53-1200x629.jpg?w=640&auto=format)](/insights/2020-09-appnovator-spotlight-ronn-abueg.md) Article · 2 min Sep 29, 2020 ### [Appnovator Spotlight: Ronn Abueg](/insights/2020-09-appnovator-spotlight-ronn-abueg.md) Have you met Ronn Abueg, our Vancouver based Senior Manager – Technology, who is always around to lend a guiding hand? [Snehaa Karthik](/people/snehaa-karthik.md) Article [![Appnovator Spotlight: Manali Jage](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ey850001/production/5bd7b3f2eff44c182e33b209bcd64aa96b9276e7-1200x629.jpg?w=640&auto=format)](/insights/2020-09-appnovator-spotlight-manali-jage.md) Article · 2 min Sep 07, 2020 ### [Appnovator Spotlight: Manali Jage](/insights/2020-09-appnovator-spotlight-manali-jage.md) Meet Manali Jage, Appnovation’s Toronto-based Associate Technology (SFMC Consultant) – A SFMC specialist by day and an audiophile by night. [Snehaa Karthik](/people/snehaa-karthik.md) Article ## Get the thinking, *before everyone else.* One considered email a month. New essays, field notes from live engagements, and the occasional strong opinion. No noise.