Irene Scher

Irene Scher is a seasoned professional currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Sales and Customer Success for the United States at Zipline.1 With an extensive background in the energy industry, Irene has built a career focused on sales, customer success, and go-to-market strategies.1

Professional Experience

Irene's career path includes key positions at notable companies:

• Zipline: Currently SVP of U.S. Sales and Customer Success12
• Sitetracker: Previous role1
• Oracle: Held a position following Opower acquisition
• Opower: Led sales teams and developed strategies1

Education

Irene's educational background is rooted in environmental studies:

• Yale University: BA/MS in Environmental Studies and Management1
• Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies: Master of Environmental Management with a focus on Energy1

Leadership Philosophy

As a sales leader, Irene emphasizes:

• Holding teams to high standards2
• Continuous evolution and improvement in sales strategies2
• Hiring team members who can elevate the entire team's performance2
• Transitioning from self-centered thinking to team-focused leadership2

Recent Achievements

At Zipline, Irene has been involved in significant company milestones:

• Celebrated Zipline's millionth commercial autonomous delivery in April 20244
• Participated in the announcement of Zipline's next-generation aircraft, P2, in September 20245
• Contributed to Zipline's expansion in the United States, including new partnerships in food retail and transportation sectors3

Irene Scher is known for her expertise in sales leadership and her role in advancing Zipline's innovative drone delivery technology across various industries.34