Linda Sheard is Vice President of Analytics and Agentic Products at Xoople, where she leads the strategy, development, and commercialization of the company’s data, AI, and geospatial product portfolio. With more than 20 years of experience across artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, scientific research, and financial services, she specializes in turning emerging technologies into products that create business value.
Before joining Xoople, Linda held senior AI leadership positions at Microsoft and IBM, advising organizations on AI strategy, data transformation, and technology adoption. Her career has spanned industries including financial services, energy, healthcare, scientific publishing, and life sciences.
Linda began her professional career at Goldman Sachs before pursuing advanced research at the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford. This unique blend of science, technology, and commercial experience enables her to bridge innovation and real-world application. At Xoople, she helps customers transform Earth observation data into actionable intelligence and measurable outcomes.
