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Sallie Jian currently serves as the Director and Head of Ventures North America at Diageo, where responsibilities include overseeing Distill Ventures and venture capital activities, along with serving as a board observer and advisor. Prior to this role, Sallie held various leadership positions, including Director of SAP.iO NY at SAP, where expertise was applied in identifying and leading due diligence on partnerships and investments in enterprise software technologies. Additional experience includes serving on the advisory board of America On Tech, mentoring at multiple startup incubators, and a role as Vice President at SeedInvest, where Sallie quickly advanced within the organization. Sallie's earlier career includes significant contributions as Chief Financial Officer at Savile Row Society, showcasing a strong background in business development, corporate finance, and strategic partnerships. Sallie Jian earned a BS in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.